On November 30, 2016, Kenneth Jefferson, a 48-year-old Las Vegas resident, was shot and killed near North 10th Street in Las Vegas. He was found with gunshot wounds and rushed to the University Medical Center, where he passed away an hour later. The incident was suspected to be related to narcotics activity. Jefferson's death was one of many homicides that year, tying a record for the city. His death remains a tragic loss for his family and community.