Billy Joe Howard, 50, was shot and killed on the evening of April 25, 2022, on the 2600 block of Chamberlain Lane in North Las Vegas. Officers arrived around 9:27 p.m. after neighbors reported gunfire and found Howard with at least two gunshot wounds. The Clark County coroner determined he died of a gunshot wound to the chest with an associated vascular injury and noted a second wound to his back; the death was ruled a homicide.

Detectives told investigators they did not believe the shooting was random, but no motive has been released. Police confirmed a suspect was detained for questioning at the scene; authorities did not disclose that individual’s identity. The investigation remains active as officials work to clarify what led to Howard’s death.

If anyone has information about that night or knew Howard, please share what you know with investigators.