On the night of July 28, 2014, a large house party at a rented home on 8813 Barium Rock Ave. in Las Vegas ended with 20-year-old Morland Antwon Richey-Elder shot in the neck at nearly point-blank range. Richey-Elder had briefly left the party and returned minutes before gunfire erupted near the driveway; he ran into the backyard but collapsed and died at the scene despite attempts by other guests to carry him to a car. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police arrived around 12:30 a.m.

Investigators say the shooting likely followed an argument and note that while Richey-Elder himself was not affiliated with gangs, several party attendees were. No arrests have been announced and the case remains unsolved; detectives have identified persons of interest but say witness silence has stalled the investigation. Richey-Elder’s mother, Jacqueline Elder, and the family have made repeated public pleas and reported receiving intimidation through social media.

If anyone who attended that party or was in the neighborhood that night has information, please come forward to help bring justice for Morland.