Deadly Shooting in East Las Vegas Leads to Suspect Standoff in Arizona

64-year-old man accused of killing woman, firing at witness before Arizona standoff

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:41pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence of a violent crime.A spent bullet casing from the east Las Vegas shooting serves as a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of domestic violence and gun crime.Las Vegas Today

A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged with open murder and attempted murder after a deadly shooting in east Las Vegas that left one woman dead and ended with a standoff in Arizona. Surveillance video and witness accounts detail the suspect's movements and actions before and after the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of domestic violence and gun violence in the Las Vegas area, as well as the potential dangers when suspects flee across state lines. It also raises questions about the suspect's mental state and whether there were any warning signs that could have prevented the tragedy.

The details

According to the arrest report, Scott Hubert was seen going back and forth from his home near Sahara Avenue and McLeod Drive, returning angry and starting arguments with family members inside the residence on Karen Avenue. Around 11:31 a.m., police received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area. Officers found the victim, Stephanie Burton, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds near the apartment entrance. She was pronounced dead around 11:49 a.m. Witnesses said Hubert was seen near the apartment before the shooting, and one witness said Hubert threatened to shoot him and fired shots at him while he drove away.

  • Around 5 a.m., Hubert was seen leaving for work.
  • Between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., Hubert returned home in a good mood before leaving again.
  • Around 9:30 a.m., Hubert returned angry and began arguing with and pushing other people inside the home.
  • Around 11:31 a.m., police received a 911 call reporting the shooting.
  • Around 11:49 a.m., the victim was pronounced dead.

The players

Scott Hubert

A 64-year-old man accused of killing a woman and firing at a witness before a standoff in Arizona.

Stephanie Burton

The victim who was killed in the shooting.

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What’s next

Hubert was booked in absentia at Sunrise Hospital on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder with a deadly weapon. He will face a judge in the coming days to determine if he will be allowed bail.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of domestic violence and gun violence in the Las Vegas area, as well as the need for better mental health resources and intervention strategies to prevent such acts of violence before they occur.