On April 7, 2022, the life of 34-year-old Ronald Moore was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident unfolded at an apartment complex located on the 3300 block of Civic Center Drive, where North Las Vegas police were dispatched at approximately 6 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon their arrival, they discovered Moore, who had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Moore's death quickly
pointed to a domestic dispute as the catalyst. The primary suspect was identified as 24-year-old Byron Manning, the recent ex-boyfriend of Moore's sister. The relationship between Manning and Moore's sister had ended after four years, and she had asked him to move his belongings out of her apartment. Moore was present at the apartment to support his sister, a decision that proved fatal. In the time leading up to the shooting, Manning had reportedly sent threatening text messages to his ex-girlfriend, stating his intention to harm someone important to her.
Following the shooting, Manning fled the scene. In a chilling turn of events, he contacted his ex-girlfriend and reportedly laughed, callously stating, "ha ha, I got him." This communication became a key piece of evidence for investigators. Less than two hours after the fatal shooting, authorities located and arrested Manning in Jean, Nevada. He was subsequently booked at the Las Vegas Detention Center on a charge of murder.
Further investigation led to the arrest of a second individual in connection with Moore's death. Manning’s 18-year-old brother, Jordan Dauterive, was also implicated in the crime and charged with open murder. According to police reports, Dauterive allegedly retrieved an AR-15 rifle from a vehicle and handed it to his brother, who then used it to shoot Moore. While both brothers were present at the scene along with other family members, and accounts of how many individuals fired weapons varied, investigators determined that Manning was the shooter. During questioning, Manning provided misleading and evasive answers, initially denying that he had or fired a gun.
