Lazareo Jones, 31, was shot and killed during a New Year’s Day party in North Las Vegas in the early hours of January 1, 2021. Police were called to the 3400 block of North Bruce Street around 4:15 a.m. after multiple reports of a shooting; Jones was found with at least two gunshot wounds and later died at University Medical Center. The Clark County coroner ruled his death a homicide from multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators reported the shooting began after an argument at the party; detectives described a struggle when Jones reportedly reached toward another man’s gun and, according to witnesses, a third person fired. The scene was linked to rival gang activity: Jones was identified as a member of Hustlers Taking Over and had been at a gathering for the Gerson Park Kingsmen. Jones’s sister later identified a suspect in a photo lineup, and police recovered ammunition from a vehicle that matched casings at the scene.

If anyone attended that party or has information about the confrontation, please share what was seen or heard.