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Ogden Today
By the People, for the People
Suspect in double homicide that killed toddler arrested in Utah
Ziaire Ham, 22, was located by police and taken into custody in Ogden, Utah
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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A suspect has been arrested in Utah in connection with a double homicide that killed a 1-year-old girl and 20-year-old woman on Monday in Las Vegas, authorities said. Ziaire Ham, 22, was located by the Ogden City Police Department and Utah Highway Patrol and taken into custody.
Why it matters
This tragic incident has shaken the Las Vegas community, raising concerns about gun violence and the safety of vulnerable populations like young children. The arrest of the suspect in Utah provides some closure, but the investigation into the motives and circumstances behind the killings is ongoing.
The details
Nhalani Hiner, 1, and her mother's friend, 20-year-old Danaijha Robinson, were found shot inside an SUV in the 11000 block of Victoria Medici Street in Las Vegas. At the time, officers making a routine traffic stop nearby heard gunfire near South Dean Martin Drive and West Starr Avenue. Medical personnel arrived and took the victims to University Medical Center, where both were pronounced dead. Ham has been booked into Weber County Jail in Utah and is expected to be extradited to Las Vegas to face charges of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
- On Monday, Nhalani Hiner, 1, and Danaijha Robinson, 20, were found shot inside an SUV.
- On Tuesday, Ziaire Ham, 22, was located and arrested by the Ogden City Police Department and Utah Highway Patrol.
The players
Ziaire Ham
A 22-year-old suspect who has been arrested in connection with the double homicide in Las Vegas.
Nhalani Hiner
A 1-year-old girl who was killed in the double homicide incident.
Danaijha Robinson
A 20-year-old woman who was killed in the double homicide incident.
What’s next
Ham is expected to be extradited to Las Vegas to face charges of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon.
The takeaway
This tragic incident has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in the Las Vegas community, particularly the vulnerability of young children. The arrest of the suspect provides some measure of justice, but the investigation into the motives and circumstances behind the killings is still ongoing.
