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On December 28, 2025, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received a call about a shooting on Sierra Vista Drive. Police rushed out to the scene and discovered a male victim inside a vehicle suffering from significant gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel arrived moments later and pronounced the victim deceased.
This fatal shooting is estimated to have occurred at around 12:20 in the afternoon.
Investigators worked diligently to uncover what happened. They determined that a verbal argument occurred between the deceased victim, later identified as 25-year-old Lamontae Richardson, and another male suspect. Detectives believe that the victim attempted to get into the vehicle during the argument, and that’s when the suspect opened fire. Investigators are certain the shooter fled the scene just prior to their arrival.
Detectives identified the culprit as 21-year-old Jamon Hawkins, and they issued a warrant for his arrest. One day later, on Monday, December 29th, Hawkins was discovered by a traffic officer traveling on Interstate 15 in California. Due to the active warrant, he was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol. Hawkins was transported to the San Bernardino County Detention Center.
On Saturday, January 10th, Hawkins was successfully extradited back to Las Vegas to face his charges. He was officially booked into the Clark County Detention Center on suspicion of open murder with a deadly weapon.
On Monday, he appeared in court, where he was ordered to remain held without bail. It’s likely that he was denied bail, in part, because he was discovered in another state. His preliminary hearing will be held on January 26.
In Las Vegas, when someone is facing open murder charges, that means the prosecutors still have the option of deciding how severe a criminal charge to levy against the suspect. Ultimately, the final charges could range anywhere from involuntary manslaughter to first-degree murder.
These various murder charges have extremely different consequences. The most severe charge, first-degree murder, could potentially result in the death penalty. Involuntary manslaughter, on the other hand, is punishable with a maximum penalty of four years in prison.
The suspect also had the additional factor of committing the crime with a deadly weapon. Anytime a deadly weapon is used during the commission of a crime, it’s considered an aggravating factor. That means the penalties will ultimately be more serious.
Prosecutors will ultimately decide what to charge the suspect with based on evidence that suggests the defendant’s mental state, whether the crime was premeditated, and any prior record associated with the suspect.
Have you recently been accused of committing a violent crime in Las Vegas? If so, then it might be a good time to reach out to our team of experienced criminal defense attorneys.
Our lawyers will help you identify exactly what you’re being charged with and the potential penalties associated with a conviction. From there, we’ll work with you to develop a solid defense strategy. Leave your contact details on our online form now to get in touch.
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