On a Wednesday evening in Las Vegas, what began as a child's birthday celebration at a Chuck E. Cheese's restaurant ended in tragedy. In the parking lot of the establishment located at 350 N. Nellis Blvd., 26-year-old Lance Moorehead, an African-American male, was fatally shot on December 15, 2010. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. after a dispute that is believed to have started inside the restaurant and escalated as the parties moved outdoors.
According to police reports from the time, an altercation occurred as Moorehead and a group of people were leaving the pizzeria. During this confrontation, a man drew a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking Moorehead in the back. He was rushed to the University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner's Office later confirmed that the cause of death was perforating gunshot wounds to the back.
Investigators at the scene discovered multiple shell casings scattered across the parking lot, suggesting the possibility of a running gun battle. Evidence also indicated that a second vehicle, which had left the scene before officers arrived, may have been struck by gunfire, as pieces of a heavily tinted car window were found.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, law enforcement described the suspect as a heavy-set Black man who was wearing a blue shirt. He was seen fleeing the scene, heading eastbound on Stewart Avenue in a white, four-door sedan. At the time, police appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the person responsible for Lance Moorehead's death. Information from available online sources does not indicate that an arrest has ever been made in this case.
