On the evening of February 11, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., 26-year-old Las Vegas resident Devin Caraballo was fatally shot in the 7200 block of Bellavia Avenue, near Hacienda Avenue and Tenaya Way. Upon arrival, officers found Caraballo deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
The incident is being investigated as a self-defense homicide.
Jeremy King, 40, was arrested in connection with the shooting and faces a charge of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm. King is scheduled to appear in court on June 13.
Caraballo's death adds to the ongoing concern over gun violence in the Las Vegas area. His passing is noted on GunMemorial.org, a platform that commemorates victims of gun violence, where individuals can light virtual candles in his memory.
As the investigation continues, authorities have not released further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The community awaits more information to understand the events that resulted in Caraballo's untimely death.
