In the early morning hours of Saturday, January 2, 2016, the life of 28-year-old Antwone Deonte Smith, an African-American male, was cut short in Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident, which marked the first homicide investigated by the Metropolitan Police Department in the new year, unfolded at the Siegel Slots and Suites located at 5011 E. Craig Road.
Reports indicate that around 2:50 a.m., Smith approached two other males inside the establishment, leading to a physical confrontation.
The altercation quickly escalated, resulting in gunfire. Smith was struck by multiple gunshots. In the chaotic moments that followed, a second man was also hit by the gunfire.
Both wounded men were transported to University Medical Center for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Antwone Deonte Smith succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The second victim was reported to be in stable condition after receiving medical care. The Clark County coroner's office later confirmed that Smith's cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
Initial reports detailed the violent encounter that led to the fatal shooting, but information regarding the identification or arrest of any suspects has not been made publicly available in the immediate aftermath or in subsequent reports. The investigation into the death of Antwone Deonte Smith was initiated, leaving his community to mourn a life lost to violence at the very beginning of a new year.
