On May 29, 2023, 17-year-old Kristopher Cisneros was fatally shot outside an apartment complex in North Las Vegas. Officers who responded around 10:56 p.m. found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators arrested 19-year-old Hector Paramo-Cervantes on August 15 after he arrived at University Medical Center with a gunshot wound the night of the incident. Paramo-Cervantes at first said he had been randomly shot while walking; a search of his apartment produced ammunition that matched casings from the crime scene and he later admitted involvement, claiming self-defense. Witnesses reported a verbal altercation escalated into a shootout, and Paramo-Cervantes was alleged to have wielded a rifle. A second suspect, 22-year-old Marco Monroy, was arrested on September 8 by an FBI-led task force. Both were charged with murder with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit murder.

Kristopher, born December 7, 2005, was described as a sweet, quiet teen and the eldest of three brothers who helped raise his siblings after their mother left. He had been looking forward to starting his first job and his senior year of high school. The family also endured a delayed notification about his death and launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.

If anyone knew Kristopher or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.