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Las Vegas police recently arrested two men in connection with a deadly 2023 gang-related shooting that ended in what prosecutors describe as a friendly-fire killing.
The case highlights the ongoing dangers of gang violence in the valley and the long reach of justice.
Lynnarion Washington, 48, and Terrell Shelton, 29, face charges of open murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and discharging a gun at an occupied structure, all with gang enhancements. Washington was arrested on Saturday, and Shelton on Sunday. Both remain in custody.
The shooting occurred in the early hours of April 1, 2023, near Tamara Costa Court and Sunrise Mountain Drive in east Las Vegas.
According to authorities, members of the street gang “YNIC,” including Washington, Shelton, Curtis Smith (18), Ishad Livingston, and Jamario Lofton, were targeting rivals from another gang called “Spazzout.”
During the confrontation, Lofton allegedly shot Smith in the back of the neck. About 30 minutes later, the group dropped the wounded Smith at the emergency entrance of Centennial Hills Hospital and fled in a stolen vehicle. Smith died from his injuries on April 7, 2023.
Jamario Lofton’s jury trial is scheduled for August 24. Ishad Livingston is currently serving time on a separate gun charge.
These charges come with tough penalties in Nevada, especially since gang enhancements can tack on a lot more prison time. Facing open murder charges is serious because the accused is looking at the possibility of life behind bars if convicted.
Washington’s dealing with more, too. He has another firearm case pending and has already racked up federal gun convictions, which definitely complicates things for him.
The Importance of Strong Legal Defense
Gang cases are tricky. They usually involve several people, lots of witness accounts, and investigations that can drag on for years.
If you or someone close to you is up against criminal charges for violence, gang activity, weapons, or another serious crime in Las Vegas, you need to act fast.
The right lawyer really makes all the difference. Trying to handle the system on your own feels impossible. Better to have someone by your side who actually knows how to fight and win.
At LV Criminal Defense, we’ve been taking on tough cases such as murder, assault, weapons charges, gang cases—since 2015. We get what’s on the line, and we go all in for you.
Let’s talk. Leave your contact info on our website, and we’ll set up a free phone consultation. We’re here to look at your case and figure out the best way to help.
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