Dakota Michael Bublin was 21 when he was killed in southwest Las Vegas on November 22, 2019. Police say the death followed a narcotics transaction that turned violent near the intersection of West Mesa Vista Avenue, Hacienda Avenue, and Buffalo Drive; some reports also place the encounter around Durango Drive and Tropicana Avenue. During the meeting, Bublin and a 15-year-old met; both pulled handguns and the juvenile fired several rounds, striking Bublin multiple times. He was found by officers, taken to University Medical Center, and later pronounced dead.

Investigators identified and arrested two juvenile suspects; one allegedly fired the shots and the other drove a gray sedan that fled the scene. The juveniles were charged with Open Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Anyone who witnessed the encounter or has information is asked to contact LVMPD Homicide or Crime Stoppers.