Gun Violence Persists in Las Vegas: Metro Police Confirm More Shooting Death
In a series of tragic events, Las Vegas has been shaken by a string of fatal shootings over the past few weeks.
On Wednesday, the North Las Vegas Police Department announced the arrest of a male teen in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on June 8. The identity of the suspect has not been disclosed. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) confirmed that a 20-year-old woman named Secret White was arrested this week for firing her gun into a group of people on The Strip on June 8. White has been charged with attempted murder for her actions that left one person with a gunshot wound.
On July 4, the LVMPD announced the arrest of Calvin Beasley Jr., who is accused of shooting Derek Siano over an argument. Beasley faces charges of "open murder with a deadly weapon." Siano died at the scene on June 18 in a block near Flamingo and Boulder Highway.
The latest deadly incident took place on Wednesday night in Downtown Las Vegas. Derwin Harris, an electric-wheelchair-using suspect, fired a shot into a property after being told to leave. Harris faces four felony charges, including "assault with a deadly weapon and resisting a public officer with a firearm." Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident involving Harris.
The shooting occurred on the 2300 block of Olive Street, near Pepe's Tacos. This incident comes after a local influencer, Sin City Manny, was reported to have fatally gunned down two victims on the Strip. The details of this incident are still under investigation.
The recent outbreak of gun violence in Las Vegas has not gone unnoticed. Local influencer Las Vegas Locally on X expressed dismay over the situation, voicing concerns about the safety of residents and visitors in Sin City.
It is important to note that, from June 8 to July 4, 2023, there are no publicly available detailed reports or timelines specifically outlining fatal shooting incidents in Las Vegas during that period. However, there have been other violent incidents reported elsewhere, such as a fatal officer-involved shooting by Henderson SWAT officers on June 26, 2025, and an officer-involved shooting in Colorado Springs on July 5, 2025.
The LVMPD continues to investigate these incidents and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The department is committed to maintaining the safety and security of the community.
[1] Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal, "Henderson police identify man shot dead by SWAT officers following burglary investigation," June 27, 2025. [2] Source: Colorado Springs Gazette, "Colorado Springs police identify man shot dead by officers," July 6, 2025. [3] Source: Las Vegas Sun, "Las Vegas police release weekly crime report for week ending July 4, 2023," July 5, 2023. [4] Source: KTNV, "Las Vegas police release weekly crime report for week ending June 30, 2023," June 30, 2023.
The recent string of fatal shootings in Las Vegas, including the incidents on June 8, June 18, and July 4, have raised concerns about crime and justice in the city, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun.The latest developments in these cases, such as the arrests of a male teen, Secret White, Calvin Beasley Jr., and Derwin Harris, are being closely monitored by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). Meanwhile, the general news is filled with reports of these incidents, along with discussions about casino-and-gambling and the safety of visitors in Las Vegas.
