On August 25, 2008, Harold L. Polk, aged 35, was shot at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite efforts to save him, he later died from his injuries. The police initially responded to the shooting but were unable to immediately identify suspects or a motive behind the incident. The case remained open as authorities sought more information from the public to aid in their investigation into Polk's tragic death.