On the night of August 27, 2015, Jerelle Javanta Lamb, a 30-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in the garage of his home in a southwest valley neighborhood of Las Vegas. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 7800 block of Limestone Arch Avenue, near South Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road. Lamb was reportedly arriving home and parking his vehicle when he was confronted by two individuals.
A struggle ensued between Lamb and the assailants, which
resulted in him being shot multiple times while still in his vehicle. Authorities were called to the scene after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they found Lamb and transported him to University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Clark County Coroner's Office later confirmed that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds.
In the initial stages of the investigation, Metro Police were searching for two persons of interest. These individuals were later located, identified, and interviewed by detectives, after which they were released and cleared of involvement in the slaying. Police described the possible motive for the attack as being related to narcotics or robbery.
Despite the initial leads, the suspect or suspects in the murder of Jerelle Javanta Lamb remain at large. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with additional information to come forward and contact the Metro Homicide Section or to remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers. As of the available online reports, there have been no arrests made in connection with this homicide.
