9 Suspects Charged in Deadly Las Vegas Shooting

Authorities say more than 30 rounds were fired in a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood last summer.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:56pm

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Nine people have now been identified and charged in connection with a deadly southwest Las Vegas shooting last summer that left one man dead, according to police. Seven suspects have been booked into the Clark County Detention Center, while two others are currently in custody at a Nevada Department of Corrections facility, all facing charges including open murder with a deadly weapon and other felony offenses.

Why it matters

Violent crime and gun violence remain major concerns in the Las Vegas area, with this incident highlighting the need for continued law enforcement efforts to address gang activity and illegal firearms in the community.

The details

The shooting occurred on July 9, 2025, in the 600 block of Coja Street. Police responded to the scene around 12:38 a.m. and found Michael Simmons, Jr., 22, with a gunshot wound inside a residential garage. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives previously stated that a white Dodge Charger with a black front bumper drove around the neighborhood multiple times, and several people got out of the vehicle, opened fire, and fled. Investigators said more than 30 rounds were fired during the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred on July 9, 2025, around 12:38 a.m.
  • The suspects were charged and booked in April 2026.

The players

Michael Simmons, Jr.

A 22-year-old man who was fatally shot in the incident.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting and making arrests.

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What they’re saying

“This is quite a quiet neighborhood. So it's shocking for us.”

— Neighbor

“They sounded really close. They were really loud and echoing near us too.”

— Mila Vindiola, Neighbor

What’s next

The case remains under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Las Vegas faces with gang violence and illegal firearms, and the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement and the community to address these public safety concerns.