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The entire community of Las Vegas is devastated over a recent fatal road rage incident that killed an eleven-year-old as he was on the way to school with his dad.
Henderson Police confirm that the incident occurred on Friday, November 14th, at around 7:30 A.M. The child and his stepfather were on the westbound lanes of the 215 Beltway traveling near Gibson Road and Stephanie Street. Other drivers were entering the Beltway and merging onto the road when tragedy struck.
One of the vehicles attempting to merge onto the road appeared to get into a back-and-forth situation with the car being driven by the father and child. The car attempting to merge ended up being forced on to the shoulder. At that point, traffic slowed, and both drivers rolled down their windows and began shouting.
According to authorities, the driver in the other vehicle pulled out a handgun and fired a shot into the passenger back seat area, where the 11-year-old child was sitting. At that point, the father became enraged and used his own vehicle to ram into the shooter’s car. Both vehicles stopped, and the two drivers got out of the car and began yelling.
As the freeway became more congested, a nearby Metro police officer was flagged down by another driver. He was able to quickly get to the scene and arrest the shooter. The Henderson Fire Department and paramedics rushed to the accident and attempted to provide emergency care for the child. The child was rushed to a nearby University Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
The suspect, now identified as 22-year-old Tyler Matthew Johns, was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and charged with open murder and discharging a firearm from a vehicle.
Henderson Police Chief Reggie Rader held a press conference to describe what happened. He pleaded with the community to practice patience and restraint during busy traffic times.
In Las Vegas, getting charged with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle is a serious felony offense. A conviction can lead to a penalty of anywhere from two to 15 years in prison.
Open murder is the most serious charge you can face in the state of Nevada. Depending on the circumstances of your charges, you could potentially face the death penalty for this type of offense. Outside of the death penalty, open murder can also result in a minimum of 20 years behind bars and a maximum life sentence without the possibility of parole.
In general, it’s always a crime to discharge a firearm in public or in an unsafe way unless it’s for self-defense purposes. If you get accused of committing a crime related to a firearm, then it’s critical to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
Here at LV Criminal Defense, our team is prepared to help you strategize on how to best defend yourself against your charges. Schedule a free case review with our team now by leaving your contact details on our online form.
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