Las Vegas – A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting that occurred last December, which resulted in the death of a woman and left a man hospitalized.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), the shooting took place in the early hours of December 2024, in the 3800 block of Soda Springs Drive, near Cheyenne Avenue and Walnut Road. Upon arrival, officers found a man and a woman who had both sustained gunshot wounds. Medical personnel pronounced the woman dead at the scene, while the man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Homicide detectives learned that the victims were in a vehicle when several individuals approached and opened fire on them. The suspects fled the scene before police could respond.
In late January, authorities made an arrest in the case, apprehending Dona Allen, who was charged in connection with the shooting. On Monday, police announced a second arrest, identifying Antonio Washington as the second suspect involved. Washington was taken into custody in connection with the deadly shooting and remains under investigation.
The LVMPD Homicide Section continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. Tipsters can contact the Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or via email at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to solve the case, which has raised concerns in the local community. The police have also emphasized the importance of community cooperation in bringing justice to the victims.
