On September 15, 2015, a tragic incident unfolded in a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Kelvin Andrew Gibson. Gibson was found in the street early Tuesday morning, suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds. He was promptly transported to the University Medical Center Trauma Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into Gibson's death led police to a surprising turn of events.
Andrew Curry, a 33-year-old ex-convict, had checked himself into St. Rose San Martin hospital with a gunshot wound. Initially, Curry was treated for his injury and later transferred to UMC for further care. However, during the course of his treatment and subsequent questioning, police linked Curry to the shooting death of Kelvin Andrew Gibson. Curry was eventually arrested on Thursday, September 17, 2015, and charged with first-degree murder with a deadly weapon and possession of a gun by a prohibited person.
The events leading to Gibson's death involved an altercation inside a vehicle. A witness reported seeing someone falling out of the car, which prompted a call to the police. The vehicle in question was later found by detectives, who believed it to be the scene where the shooting occurred. The motive behind the slaying was not disclosed by the authorities.
Andrew Curry, the suspect, had a prior criminal record, which contributed to the additional charge of being a felon in possession of a weapon. Following his arrest, Curry was booked into the Clark County Detention Center. His lawyer, Sean Sullivan, announced that Curry would plead not guilty to the charges. The case marked the 89th homicide investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2015.
The investigation was ongoing, with police and community leaders engaging with residents to reassure them that the incident was unusual and not indicative of a broader trend of violence in the area. The police encouraged anyone with information about the incident to contact Metro's Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers, with the possibility of a cash reward for tips leading directly to an arrest or indictment.
