On May 4, 2017, Richard Allen Bojorquez, a 47-year-old man, was fatally shot in a homeless camp located near a wash on Owens Avenue and Pecos Road in the east valley of Las Vegas, Nevada. The incident occurred after an argument between Bojorquez and another man escalated into violence. Witnesses who lived in the area reported seeing the two men arguing before hearing multiple gunshots.
According to the police investigation, Bojorquez was found injured next to the wash and died at the
scene due to multiple gunshot wounds. The Clark County coroner's office later confirmed that his cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds and his manner of death was ruled a homicide.
The suspect in this case is described as a clean-shaven Hispanic man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighing around 140 pounds. On the evening of the shooting, he was last seen wearing a black and white shirt with jeans and riding a white BMX-style bike. This description was provided by a witness who spoke with Bojorquez's sister, Loriene Garcia, after she visited the area seeking information. The witness reported that the suspect had covered his face, but he was able to provide a clear description to the police.
As of the available reports, there is no indication that an arrest was made in connection with Bojorquez's murder. The case remains unsolved, with homicide detectives continuing to seek information from the public. Bojorquez's family, particularly his sister Loriene Garcia, has been actively seeking closure and urging anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.
Bojorquez was remembered by his family as a happy and playful person who loved to sing and was well-liked by everyone. He had seven children, with five of them residing in Las Vegas. The community and his family continue to mourn his loss and hope for justice in his case.
