Brent Alan Baldes, aged 39, was killed on August 16, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, following a violent altercation. The incident occurred in the early morning hours after a dispute, leading to his death. Brent had recently moved to Las Vegas from Honolulu, and the circumstances surrounding the dispute remain unclear. His death was part of an increasing number of homicides in the area during that time, and his case reflects the broader concerns about violence in the city during that period.