A reunion between childhood friends on June 10, 2024, in Las Vegas ended with 23-year-old Xzavier Maheia shot multiple times at a residence near Eastern Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. Maheia, a Black / African American man, was struck in the chest, arms, stomach, back, and legs. Surveillance at the home recorded about 21 gunshots fired in rapid succession.

Authorities identified 25-year-old Isaiah Branch, described as a childhood friend who had recently reconnected with Maheia, as the suspect. Branch and his girlfriend met Maheia and drank vodka before the group returned to Maheia’s home. Accounts from Branch, his girlfriend, and Maheia’s sister differ about what happened during an alleged struggle as Branch and his girlfriend tried to leave. Branch says Maheia reached for a gun in Branch’s pocket and he fired; Branch fled in a black vehicle, later called police from near Fremont Street, and was arrested the same day on an open murder charge. Investigators say physical evidence at the scene did not match statements from Branch and his girlfriend.

Does anyone have information about the reunion that led to the shooting or saw activity near Eastern Avenue and Charleston Boulevard on June 10?