Dionte Tarlini, 27, was found fatally shot inside an apartment on Dean Martin Drive in south Las Vegas on the evening of Sunday, September 28, 2025. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded at about 9:36 p.m.; officers attempted aid but Tarlini was pronounced dead at the scene. The Clark County coroner later ruled the death a homicide.

Known to friends as Kid Earl and also as Kidd Earl in his music career, Tarlini was described by those who knew him as kind, loving, sweet and humble. Originally from South Carolina and raised in Las Vegas, he skateboarded competitively and moved into rap performance before his death. As of early October 2025, homicide detectives are investigating; no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. A fundraiser was held to help his family with funeral expenses and services were scheduled for mid-October.

Anyone with information about this shooting who knew Dionte, his whereabouts that night, or who might have seen suspicious activity near Dean Martin Drive on September 28 is asked to contact LVMPD homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.