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Parents Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
25 Aug
Summary
- Two daughters found their separated parents deceased in their apartment.
- The incident appears to be a murder-suicide involving a husband and wife.
- Authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal shooting.
Two daughters returned to their Las Vegas apartment on Monday, August 24th, 2026, to find their parents deceased from gunshot wounds. Police were called to the residence on South Nellis Boulevard around 3:30 p.m. local time after receiving a 911 call from one of the daughters.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and a female victim, both in their mid-30s, suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the deceased were a separated husband and wife. The preliminary assessment suggests the husband forcibly entered the apartment and waited for the mother to arrive home, subsequently shooting her before turning the weapon on himself.
The two daughters, who found their parents, are now being cared for by a guardian. Police have confirmed the shooting was an isolated incident and homicide detectives are actively investigating the crime. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their ongoing inquiry.
