Teen charged in deadly Las Vegas tattoo shop shooting

Suspect Miles Isaiah Spivey, 18, faces 13 felony counts including murder and robbery.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:00am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark surface, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a shooting incident.A recent wave of gun violence has left the Las Vegas tattoo community reeling, exposing the need for greater public safety measures.Las Vegas Today

A teenager has been arrested and charged with 13 felonies, including open murder and robbery, in connection with a shooting at a Las Vegas tattoo shop that left a 30-year-old tattoo artist dead and his wife wounded on March 30.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the tight-knit Las Vegas tattoo community, raising concerns about public safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent gun violence, especially involving young offenders.

The details

According to jail records, 18-year-old Miles Isaiah Spivey was arrested on Friday and charged with the March 30 shooting at a Las Vegas tattoo parlor that killed 30-year-old tattoo artist and left his wife injured. Spivey faces 13 felony counts, including open murder, robbery, and firing into an occupied building or vehicle.

  • The shooting occurred on March 30.
  • Spivey was arrested on April 7.

The players

Miles Isaiah Spivey

An 18-year-old arrested and charged with 13 felonies, including open murder and robbery, in connection with the shooting at a Las Vegas tattoo shop.

The 30-year-old tattoo artist

The victim who was killed in the shooting at the Las Vegas tattoo parlor.

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What’s next

Spivey is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court next week for his arraignment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has shaken the Las Vegas tattoo community and raised urgent questions about public safety, gun violence, and the need for stronger measures to prevent such senseless acts, especially when young offenders are involved.