The past week in Henderson, Nevada saw several notable criminal incidents according to police and reliable media reports. In the Sunridge Heights area, Henderson Police are investigating a fatal road rage shooting that occurred on Friday morning near Eastern Avenue and Sunridge Heights Parkway. Officers responded after reports of gunfire between occupants of two vehicles. An 11-year-old boy, seated in the back of one car, was fatally shot. The alleged shooter, identified as Tyler Matthew Johns, age 22, was apprehended at the scene and charged with open murder. The investigation is ongoing, and police have not indicated a need for additional suspect information or public assistance at this time.
In Green Valley, local authorities responded to an alleged vehicle burglary early Wednesday near Valle Verde Drive and Warm Springs Road. Witnesses reported a male suspect breaking into several parked cars. Officers arrived and searched the area, but the suspect had fled by the time police arrived. The incident remains under investigation.
In the Gibson Springs area, on Thursday night, a domestic dispute allegedly escalated into a physical altercation near Stephanie Street and Wigwam Parkway. Officers arrested a 34-year-old male at the scene, and he faces possible battery charges. This case is pending further investigation and review by the district attorney.
Friday afternoon in MacDonald Ranch, a hit-and-run collision was reported near Horizon Ridge Parkway and Carnegie Street. A pedestrian suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle which left the scene. Police are seeking information from the public regarding a possible gray sedan connected to the incident. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact Henderson Police.
Saturday evening saw a drug-related incident in the Whitney Ranch neighborhood. During a routine traffic stop near Russell Road and Whitney Ranch Drive, officers allegedly discovered narcotics inside the vehicle of a 28-year-old male, who was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending lab analysis.
On Sunday night, Henderson officers responded to a report of shots fired in the neighborhood surrounding Lake Mead Parkway and Boulder Highway. Officers located shell casings in the roadway, but no victims or suspects were found at the scene. This incident remains under investigation.
Throughout the week, the Henderson Police Department reports a marked decrease in overall crime rates, continuing a downward trend noted in previous monthly updates. However, incidents involving vehicle-related thefts and disputes remain a persistent concern.
Listeners who may have witnessed any of the above incidents or possess relevant information are urged to call the Henderson Police non-emergency line at 702-267-5000, or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to provide anonymous tips.
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