On February 2, 2018, a tragic incident occurred in North Las Vegas, resulting in the deaths of 43-year-old Michelle Dupree and 31-year-old Charles Brooks Jr. The two victims were shot and killed at the Colonial Grand at Desert Vista apartments, located at 3305 E. Rome Blvd. in North Las Vegas. According to the Clark County coroner's office, both Dupree and Brooks died from multiple gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled as homicides.
The incident was preceded by reports of arguing
heard by neighbors just before the shootings, which occurred around 5 a.m. on that Friday morning. This altercation is believed to be connected to the events that led to the fatal shootings.
The primary suspect in this case is Caleb Perez Maxey, who was identified as Dupree's former companion. Maxey, a 50-year-old man, has a history of previous arrests, notably for stalking. Following the shootings, the North Las Vegas police, assisted by the FBI Criminal Apprehension team, located Maxey a few hours later and arrested him in the 700 block of East Naples Drive in Las Vegas.
Maxey was taken into custody and is being held at the Las Vegas City Detention Center. He faces serious charges, including two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon and one count of aggravated stalking. The police have confirmed that Maxey is the only suspect in this case, highlighting the focus of their investigation on his involvement in the homicides.
The swift arrest and the subsequent charges against Maxey underscore the prompt and thorough response of the law enforcement agencies involved. The case against Maxey is built on the evidence gathered from the crime scene, witness statements, and his prior history of stalking, which suggests a pattern of behavior that may have escalated to the tragic events of February 2, 2018.
In summary, the deaths of Michelle Dupree and Charles Brooks Jr. were the result of a violent incident that was likely driven by a personal dispute, given the history between Dupree and the suspect, Caleb Perez Maxey. The arrest of Maxey and the charges brought against him reflect the diligent efforts of the North Las Vegas police and other law enforcement agencies to bring justice to the victims and their families.
