Javier Zuniga, a 30-year-old man, was fatally shot in North Las Vegas on April 4, 2016. The incident took place in a residential neighborhood, and his death was part of an increasing number of homicides in the area during that year. The investigation led to the arrest of Raul Lara, who was charged in connection with Zuniga’s death. Lara faced one count of murder following the shooting. The case highlighted concerns about rising violence in certain Las Vegas neighborhoods at the time.