On January 23, 2016, a tragic incident occurred in northeast Las Vegas, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Arthur Earl Cowell. Cowell, a resident of Las Vegas, was riding his bicycle east on Owens Avenue when he became the victim of a drive-by shooting. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident happened around 4:20 a.m.
near the intersection of Owens Avenue and Mary Jane Drive, between Marion Drive and Nellis Boulevard.
The police investigation revealed that Cowell was targeted by occupants of a newer model black pickup truck, which pulled alongside him as he rode his bicycle. Someone in the truck fired multiple rounds, striking Cowell several times. After being shot, Cowell stumbled into a nearby parking lot at the Alpha Gardens Apartments, located at 1695 Mary Jane Drive, where he collapsed due to his injuries. He was subsequently transported to University Medical Center Trauma, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect vehicle involved in the shooting was described as a 2014 or 2015 full-size, dark-colored Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra pickup truck. It was last seen turning from Owens Avenue onto northbound Mary Jane Drive and then heading eastbound on Stanley Avenue.
Despite the detailed description of the suspect vehicle, as of the available reports, there were no arrests or identified suspects in the case of Arthur Earl Cowell's murder. The police continued to investigate, seeking any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible. Cowell's girlfriend, Jennifer Stoptaw, expressed her heartbreak and fear following the incident, emphasizing that she had no idea who was responsible for the killing.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department urged anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, allowing callers to remain anonymous. The case remained unsolved based on the available information, with no further updates on arrests or suspects as of the current date.
