Do you know who murdered Devon Whitson? In the evening of November 11, 2016, a tragedy unfolded in a northeast Las Vegas neighborhood that claimed the life of 27-year-old Devon Jamal Whitson, an African-American male. At approximately 7:50 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of San Miguel Avenue following reports of a man being shot and lying in the street. Upon their arrival, they discovered Whitson suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was transported to UMC Trauma, where he was pronounced deceased. The Clark County coroner's office later confirmed that his death was a homicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the torso.
Originally from California, Whitson had been residing in Las Vegas for three to four years with his girlfriend and was a father to four children. The events leading up to the fatal shooting began with a dispute. Witnesses reported seeing three Black male adults engaged in an argument with Whitson and a friend of his shortly before the sound of gunshots echoed through the street.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the three unidentified men were seen fleeing the scene on foot to an unknown location. As of the latest available information, it is not publicly known whether any arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Devon Whitson. The investigation into his death remains open, with law enforcement encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
