On September 6, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in a North Las Vegas neighborhood, resulting in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Cynthia Alden. The event unfolded in the 3200 block of Lillis Avenue, near the intersection of Pecos Road and Carey Avenue.
According to the reports, Cynthia Alden was shot in the back of the head and found slumped on a shed outside her residence. The shooting happened around 2:30 p.m., following an argument between Alden and her boyfriend, Toby Lara.
Witnesses reported hearing Alden pleading with Lara, saying 'No Toby, no,' just before the gunshot.
Toby Lara, who was 26 years old at the time, was identified as the suspect in the shooting. After the incident, Lara was seen with blood on his hands, and he claimed that the shooting was an accident. However, he made no attempt to provide assistance to the victim or to call for help. Instead, he left the scene without contacting the authorities to explain what had happened.
Lara was apprehended by the police near Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard on September 7, 2017, a day after the shooting. He was booked at the Las Vegas Detention Center on a count of murder. During his arrest, police found two rifles and ammunition at the scene, although the specific weapon used in the shooting was not immediately recovered.
The investigation revealed that the couple had been arguing before the fatal incident, and Lara's actions following the shooting raised significant concerns. His lack of response to the victim's condition and his failure to report the incident to the authorities were highlighted in the police affidavit.
Toby Lara's arrest and subsequent charges marked the beginning of the legal proceedings in this case. The details of the incident and Lara's actions underscore the severity of the crime and the tragic loss of Cynthia Alden's life.
