Richard Nelson Murdered in Las Vegas, Nevada age 18

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On January 14, 2017, Richard Nelson, an 18-year-old former high school football star, was shot and killed outside his family’s Las Vegas home. Nelson, who was a freshman football player at Missouri State University, had returned home when a confrontation involving his sister escalated. During the altercation, Nelson was shot by a 17-year-old suspect, Richard Newsome, who was later charged as an adult. Nelson’s tragic death shook the local community, leading to a vigil and ongoing calls for j ...Read More

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name

Richard Nelson

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Las Vegas

state

NV

Date Found

2017-01-14

Age at Death

18

First Name

Richard

Last Name

Nelson

solved

Yes

Last Updated

10/13/2024

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Richard Nelson
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