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Tragic Shooting Incident in Las Vegas Leaves Teen Dead
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a shooting over stolen marijuana pens has resulted in the death of a Las Vegas teen. The incident took place in the 4400 block of Escondido Street, a quiet residential area in the heart of Las Vegas.
Details of the Shooting
According to police reports obtained by 8 News Now, the shooting occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on April 1. Officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call about a shooting in front of an apartment complex on Escondido Street.
Upon arrival, officers found a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, doctors determined that his injury was not survivable. Another teenage boy was also found inside an apartment at the complex with a gunshot wound in his left arm.
Suspect Identified
Police were able to identify the suspect as Lucas Murphy, who was driving a light blue Ford Mustang at the time of the incident. The vehicle was registered to Murphy’s father, who confirmed that his son was the sole driver of the car.
A third teen who was present during the shooting revealed that the victims had arranged to buy marijuana pens from Murphy for $70. However, when they realized they did not have the money, they planned to steal the pens instead.
Arrest and Charges
After setting up surveillance at Murphy’s home, detectives were able to take him into custody. Murphy initially agreed to speak with police but later requested to have his mother or a lawyer present. He now faces multiple felony charges, including open murder, attempted murder, and battery with the use of a deadly weapon.
Despite making bail, Murphy was released on high-level electronic monitoring and is due to appear in court on July 24. The tragic incident has left the Las Vegas community in shock and mourning the loss of a young life.
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