Incident Overview
A shooting incident in North Las Vegas has resulted in the deaths of five individuals and the injury of a 13-year-old girl. The suspect, 47-year-old Eric Adams, is also dead after taking his own life.
Details of the Shooting
The incident began on the night of [specific date] at the Craig Ranch Villas apartment complex near Commerce and East Lone Mountain. Police responded around 10 PM and discovered two women with gunshot wounds who died at the scene. Additional victims were later found, including two women in their mid-20s, a man in his early 20s, and a 13-year-old girl who was transported to UMC and remains in critical condition.
Suspect Information
Eric Adams, identified as the suspect, fled the scene, leading to a brief manhunt. Police found him at a business near Lake Mead and Martin Luther King Boulevards, armed with a firearm. Adams ran into the backyard of a nearby residence, where he ignored police commands to drop his weapon and ultimately took his own life.
Victims and Relationships
The identities of the victims have not been officially confirmed. However, according to Adams’ sister, one of the victims was his girlfriend, and another male victim was a visiting neighbor. The relationship between the other victims and Adams is still under investigation.
Police Investigation
North Las Vegas police, with assistance from Metro, conducted the search for Adams. The police presence at the scene was significant, and family members of the victims gathered, trying to understand what had happened.
Conclusion
The tragic event has left the North Las Vegas community in shock. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the relationships between the suspect and the victims. The police are working to provide updates as more information becomes available.
