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Accident – Death – Obituary News : LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a suspect involved in a tragic shooting incident at a convenience store in east Las Vegas. The incident, which occurred on March 5, left two people dead and one injured.
**The Incident**
Police responded to a shot spotter alert in the 5000 block of East Tropicana Avenue, near Nellis Boulevard. Upon arrival, they discovered three victims with gunshot wounds. One woman in her 20s was found in the parking lot outside the convenience store, while two others, a man and a second woman in their 20s, were found inside.
**The Victims**
The woman outside the store, identified as Summer Lange by the Clark County Coroner’s Office, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second woman, identified as Rona M. Ah-Foon, was taken to Sunrise Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The man, who was shot by his best friend, identified the suspect as Jason Manuel.
**The Suspect**
According to the victim, Manuel believed he had been involved with his wife, which led to the altercation. However, the victim denied the accusation, stating that Manuel’s wife had actually approached him for help with illegal activities. Prior to the shooting, Manuel had allegedly fired at the victim on a separate occasion.
**Manuel’s Criminal Record**
A check of Manuel’s criminal record revealed multiple priors in Nevada and California. In 2004, he was convicted of aggravated mayhem, murder, and robbery charges in California. Following the shooting, Manuel reportedly fled the scene in his wife’s black Audi SUV with Carmax vanity plates.
**Police Investigation**
As of 3 p.m. Thursday, Manuel remains at large, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The LVMPD’s Homicide Section can be reached at 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 702-385-5555 or visiting crimestoppersofnv.com.
**Conclusion**
The community is shocked by this tragic incident, and authorities are working tirelessly to bring the suspect to justice. The impact of such senseless violence reverberates throughout the neighbourhood, reminding us of the importance of coming together to support one another during challenging times..