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Two Las Vegas Teens Plead Guilty in Deadly Drive-By Shooting
Sentencing set for April after 16-year-olds admit to murder and attempted murder charges.
Feb. 20, 2026 at 10:13pm
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Two 16-year-old boys, Noah Sierra and Jesus Martin-Guerrero, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a July 2024 drive-by shooting in Las Vegas that left two men dead and another wounded. The teens face potential prison terms of 30 years to life, with sentencing scheduled for April.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing challenges in Nevada's approach to sentencing juvenile offenders, with recent legislative changes and court rulings impacting parole eligibility for minors convicted of serious crimes like murder.
The details
According to court filings, Sierra was the driver of a stolen white sedan while Martin-Guerrero fired 13 rounds into a crowd at a house party, killing 18-year-old Erick Roque and 20-year-old Efrian Guevara. Prosecutors say surveillance footage and social media posts helped trace the suspects' movements before and after the shooting.
- The shooting occurred on July 13, 2024.
- The teens pleaded guilty on February 20, 2026.
- Sentencing is set for April 2026.
The players
Noah Sierra
One of the 16-year-old suspects who pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges.
Jesus Martin-Guerrero
The other 16-year-old suspect who pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder charges.
Erick Roque
One of the two men killed in the drive-by shooting.
Efrian Guevara
The other man killed in the drive-by shooting.
What’s next
Sierra and Martin-Guerrero are scheduled to return to Clark County District Court in April for sentencing, where a judge will decide their final terms.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges in Nevada's approach to sentencing juvenile offenders, with recent legislative changes and court rulings impacting parole eligibility for minors convicted of serious crimes. The guilty pleas from the two teens aim to lock in lengthy sentences while avoiding a full trial, though the victims' families are pushing for the maximum penalties.
