Do you know who murdered Pedro Rios? In the late evening of February 13, 2018, a tragic incident unfolded in a central Las Vegas neighborhood that claimed the life of 35-year-old Hispanic male, Pedro Rios. He was fatally struck by a stray bullet as he was stepping out of his apartment located at 225 W. New York Ave., near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Sahara Avenue.
The unfortunate event occurred around 7:50 p.m. when a shootout erupted on a street adjacent to Rios's residence.
The gunfire was reportedly related to a drug dispute. A stray bullet from this altercation traveled through an alley and struck Rios, who was found lying on the stairs of his apartment with a gunshot wound to his torso. Despite the arrival of medical personnel, Pedro Rios was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Homicide Section is investigating the case. Authorities believe Rios was an unintended victim of the shooting. As of the latest available information, the individuals involved in the shootout that led to Rios's death had fled the scene before police arrived, and no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
