Michael Owen O'Brien, a 62-year-old Caucasian male, was fatally shot in a drive-by incident on the morning of November 6, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The shooting occurred in a cul-de-sac in the 6900 block of Welsh Circle, near West Gowan Road and North Rainbow Boulevard. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots shortly after 9 a.m., and O'Brien was found deceased at the scene by Las Vegas police.
The initial investigation by police suggested that the shooting was not believed to be gang-related. In the days following the incident, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced they were seeking the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with the shooting. This individual was identified as 37-year-old Terrell Hodges. At the time, police described Hodges as being approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds.
Despite the identification of a person of interest, there have been no publicly available updates to indicate that an arrest has been made in the case. Information regarding whether Terrell Hodges was ever located, questioned, or considered a suspect has not been released. The investigation into the death of Michael O'Brien remains open, and it is considered a cold case. No suspects have been officially named or apprehended in connection with his murder.
