Merral E.L. Stowe, aged 27, was tragically shot and killed on April 27, 2016, in Las Vegas. His body was found inside a vehicle parked at an apartment complex, the victim of an apparent targeted attack. The case remained unsolved for several years, but in 2021, a suspect was arrested in connection with his murder. Stowe's death added to the growing concern over gun violence in Las Vegas, where many families like his have struggled to cope with the loss and seek justice.