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Hyo Sup Um

Death by Force
Case Description
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On New Year's Eve of 2021, a night of celebration in Las Vegas turned tragic for Hyo Sup Um, a 60-year-old Asian man. In the parking garage of the Palace Station casino, what began as a suspected robbery attempt escalated into a fatal encounter. Um was shot in the back and was later pronounced dead at University Medical Center. His death was officially ruled a homicide by the Clark County coroner's office.

The investigation into the shooting led police to two young men, 18-year-old Jordan ...Read More
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  • Las Vegas Review-Journal: Man fatally shot at Palace Station on New Year’s Eve identified
  • Las Vegas Review-Journal: BMW seen during parking garage killing led police to suspects
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    Victim Details

    Hyo Sup Um

    Male

    Asian

    Las Vegas

    NV

    2021-12-31

    60

    Hyo

    Sup Um

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if there was any surveillance footage released from the Palace Station parking gara... ...Read More
    05/22/2023
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    03/19/2023
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