North Las Vegas authorities apprehended a man, identified by the police as Eric Adams, 57, on Tuesday who they believe is responsible for a fatal shooting in an apartment building, local media claimed. The report from Las Vegas Review-Journal, citing police information, outlines that the deadly incident claimed the lives of five individuals. A girl, aged 13, also fell victim to the firing and her condition remains critical in a nearby medical facility, according to the newspaper. Despite inquiries for commentary, the North Las Vegas police have remained unresponsive.
According to the newspaper, Adams allegedly perpetrated this shooting act late on Monday in two diverse flats within the same residential complex. However, police have yet to divulge any plausible intent behind this violent occurrence, or detail how or exactly when Adams was detained. While the identities of those who died have not been publicly disclosed, the police have confirmed that the deceased included one male and four female victims, according to the publication.