Fugitive Arrested in Utah Linked to Fatal Las Vegas Shooting

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Authorities have confirmed that a man arrested in Weber County, Utah last week is the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old woman and her 1-year-old niece in Las Vegas. Ziaire Jacob Ham, 22, was arrested by Ogden and Roy police after he was spotted driving a stolen vehicle. He is expected to face open murder charges once extradited back to Las Vegas.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of gun violence and the need for improved coordination between law enforcement agencies across state lines to apprehend dangerous suspects. The deaths of the young woman and toddler have devastated their family and community, raising concerns about public safety.

The details

According to police, Ham was spotted driving a stolen vehicle wanted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. When Ogden Police tried to pull him over, he fled, running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was eventually located in a Roy driveway, and Ham was found and arrested a few blocks away. Ham is currently booked in the Weber County Jail on charges related to the stolen vehicle and police chase in Utah, but will face open murder charges once extradited to Las Vegas.

• On March 3, 2026, Ham was arrested by Ogden and Roy police in Weber County, Utah.
• The fatal shooting of the woman and toddler occurred in Las Vegas prior to Ham's arrest in Utah.

What’s next

Ham is expected to be extradited from Utah to Las Vegas to face open murder charges for the shooting deaths.