In a tragic incident on April 22, 2025, a 21-year-old Black/African American man named Desmond McMiller lost his life in Henderson, Nevada. The events unfolded just before 9 a.m. in an apartment in the 1200 block of Wigwam Parkway. First responders arrived at the scene to find McMiller in a bedroom, suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Desmond McMiller succumbed to his injuries two
days after the shooting. Investigators from the Henderson Police Department determined that the shooting was accidental. According to their findings, another man, identified as 24-year-old Timmon Betts, was in the living room handling a firearm when it discharged. The bullet traveled into the other room, striking McMiller.
Following the investigation, Timmon Betts was arrested. He is facing charges of disregard for the safety of a person or property resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, as well as destroying or concealing evidence. Betts was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and is being held without bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 14. Authorities have classified McMiller's death as the second homicide in Henderson for the year.
