On April 24, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, resulting in the death of 17-year-old Benjamin Andre Soley. The incident took place in an apartment complex located in the 2800 block of Wheelwright Drive, near the intersection of Vegas Valley Drive and Mountain Vista Street. According to the police, Soley was found dead next to a vehicle at approximately 3:45 a.m.
after reports of a shooting in the area.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Soley was inside his vehicle with three other individuals when they were approached by three unidentified men. A brief conversation ensued, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation involving a firearm. During the fight, one of the men shot Soley multiple times. All three suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
The police identified the homicide as possibly narcotics-related, given the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following the investigation, two suspects were identified and later arrested in connection with Soley's death. Brandon Gisendaner, 25, and Kenneth McGee, 26, were taken into custody on May 12, 2016, near the area where the shooting occurred, specifically near Mountain Vista Street and Vegas Valley Drive.
The arrests were made after a thorough investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, which included gathering evidence and witness statements. The altercation that led to Soley's death involved four men in the vehicle and the three suspects on foot, culminating in the fatal shooting. Despite the arrests of Gisendaner and McGee, the police were still searching for a third suspect implicated in the initial investigation as of the time of the arrests.
The case highlighted the violent nature of the incident and the swift response of law enforcement in identifying and apprehending the suspects. The community was urged to provide any additional information that could aid in the ongoing investigation, particularly regarding the third suspect who remained at large.
