3-Year-Old Boy Killed in Hostage Situation With Police After Father Threatened to Shoot Him

Las Vegas police say the child was shot three times, with two of the gunshot wounds allegedly coming from his father's firearm.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Authorities in Las Vegas, Nevada, have released bodycam footage from the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy, Kentre Baker, who was killed during a hostage situation involving his father, Quentin Baker. Police allege Quentin approached officers while carrying Kentre and pointing a gun at the child. A shooting ensued, and Kentre was struck three times, with two of the gunshot wounds allegedly coming from Quentin's firearm. Kentre's mother, Raneka Pate, claims Quentin was not armed when he approached police. Quentin was killed in the incident, and Kentre died after being taken to a hospital.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence situations and the potential for escalation when firearms are involved. It also raises questions about police tactics and the use of force in hostage situations involving children. The case has sparked outrage and calls for accountability from Kentre's mother.

The details

According to police, the incident began with a 911 call from Raneka Pate, who reported that Quentin was threatening to kill her and their son. When officers arrived, Pate told them that Quentin had threatened to "blow the child's brains out" if police tried to intervene. In bodycam footage, Quentin is seen approaching the officers while carrying Kentre and allegedly pointing a gun at the child. A shooting then ensued, and Kentre was struck three times, with two of the gunshot wounds allegedly coming from Quentin's firearm. Quentin was killed in the incident, and Kentre died after being taken to a hospital.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Police released the bodycam footage and held a press briefing on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Kentre Baker

A 3-year-old boy who was fatally shot during the hostage situation.

Quentin Baker

The 28-year-old father of Kentre Baker, who police allege approached officers while carrying Kentre and pointing a gun at the child.

Raneka Pate

The mother of Kentre Baker, who claims Quentin was not armed when he approached police.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and released the bodycam footage.

Jonathan Low

A 39-year-old LVMPD officer who fired three rounds during the incident.

Daymon O'Donnell

A 26-year-old LVMPD officer who fired two rounds during the incident.

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What they’re saying

“If you don't tell them to call this s--- off, and if they try to come up these stairs, I'm blowing the child's brains out, and I'm blowing mine out. You won't have neither one of us.”

— Quentin Baker

“There was a plethora of bullets.”

— Raneka Pate

“They are trying to play damage control, but they will pay for killing my son.”

— Raneka Pate

What’s next

The officers involved in the shooting have not been formally accused of any wrongdoing, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the need for improved de-escalation tactics and crisis intervention training for law enforcement when responding to domestic violence situations involving children. It also underscores the importance of comprehensive mental health support and resources for families in crisis to prevent such devastating outcomes.