Man faces murder charge in October killing
Police have booked a 21-year-old man who was already behind bars in connection with a 7-month-old shooting homicide in east Las Vegas, according to a news release.
Deaundra Talton was already in custody at the Clark County Detention Center and was booked Monday on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon.
The homicide occurred about 8:07 p.m. on Oct. 22, 2023, near East Charleston Boulevard and North 28th Street, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers located a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a vehicle near an apartment complex. Medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
An investigation by Metro’s Homicide Section indicated the victim arranged a meeting with two people and was shot during a drug transaction. Both suspects fled on foot from the area before officers arrived, police said.
The victim was later identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as 25-year-old Kaito Thornton.
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to contact the Metro Homicide Section at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or go to crimestoppersofnv.com.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.