On a tragic Sunday afternoon in Henderson, Nevada, the life of 33-year-old Kathryn Russell was cut short in a violent act that also claimed the life of another individual. The incident, which unfolded on May 19, 2024, has been described by authorities as a domestic-related murder-suicide. Henderson police were dispatched to a residence on High View Drive around 3:20 p.m.
following a distressing 911 call.
Upon their arrival at the scene, near the intersection of Sunset Road and Green Valley Parkway, officers discovered a grim tableau. Three individuals were found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as Kathryn Russell and 37-year-old Kevin Jeanty. The quiet suburban neighborhood was shattered by the violence that had taken place within the home.
The investigation into the tragic event quickly pointed towards a murder-suicide scenario. The suspected shooter was identified as 28-year-old Coa Heiden. According to police reports, the individual who called 911 stated that his friend, Heiden, had shot his ex-girlfriend, Russell, and her estranged husband, Jeanty, before taking his own life. The motive behind the horrific act is believed to be rooted in a domestic dispute.
This incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of two lives in a senseless act of violence. The investigation by the Henderson Police Department is ongoing as they continue to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
