A tragic incident unfolded in North Las Vegas on Monday evening when a man embarked on a deadly shooting spree in an apartment complex, leaving five people dead and a 13-year-old girl critically injured. The shooter, 47-year-old Eric Adams, was found dead on Tuesday morning, having taken his own life, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.
The shooting occurred near Commerce Street and Lone Mountain Road. Adams is believed to have fatally shot four women and one man, before turning the gun on himself the following day. The victims ranged in age from their early 20s to late 50s. The injured teenager was rushed to University Medical Center, where she remains in a critical condition.
The initial investigation led law enforcement officers to the bodies of two older women. Further information then guided them to the younger victims and the young man. The search for Adams, who was considered armed and dangerous, continued throughout the night until Tuesday morning.
Around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, police located Adams at a business on Lake Mead Boulevard, near M.L.K. Boulevard. Adams fled to the backyard of a nearby residence, where authorities ordered him to drop his weapon. Instead, he turned the gun on himself, ending his own life.
Authorities have characterized the incident as an “isolated event.” However, they have not yet released any further details about the motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
The community is left reeling from the tragic event, with many expressing shock and sadness at the senseless loss of life. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on supporting the victims’ families and the critically injured girl.