LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Pals of a 17-year-old gunned down at a Halloween celebration are in disbelief that the accused killer stays out of jail, regardless of getting arrested once more for one more crime.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Division arrested Amari Warren, who was 20 on the time, final 12 months for killing 17-year-old Khairy Turner.
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Greater than a 12 months since Turner’s dying, his buddies advised 8 Information Now over the telephone Warren is a hazard to society and pointed to his arrest final month as proof.
Warren was booked into the Clark County District Courtroom on Nov. 5 for violating his home arrest.
Paperwork obtained by 8 Information Now detailed that in 2021, Warren went into the TJ Maxx on Durango and Elkhorn, and requested an worker to see jewellery. The worker handed it over and Warren then reportedly requested the worker if they’d social media, after which mentioned, “Boot gang” and ran out with the gadgets. Metro police mentioned Warren pulled out a knife.
Warren’s lawyer questioned how the theft might be a violation.
“Obviously, I am sure you’re aware of this, this is a three, or four year old case. Pre-dates everything that happened in this case,” protection lawyer Adam Vander Hayden mentioned.
Investigators mentioned they’d a break into the theft case after ideas poured in following Warren’s homicide arrest.
“At the time in 2021, they weren’t able to develop a suspect, then as it went forward as the murder happened. On Aug. 10 of 2024, there was an additional citizen that came forward,” Clark County Deputy District Legal professional Elan Eldar mentioned.
Detectives additionally discovered proof of the theft in Warren’s residence.
“There were some items from the murder investigation that matched some of the items,” Clark County District Courtroom Choose Carli Kierny mentioned.
The alleged homicide he dedicated occurred on Oct. 20 of 2023. Metro police shared surveillance video displaying Warren reportedly taking pictures Turner after the teenager rear-ended his car.
“My son went to a Halloween party and never came back,” Isela Turner mentioned at a candlelight vigil on Nov. 3. “It’s hard but he was a very happy person, and he used to try to make everybody feel good.”
The vigil was held to mark a 12 months since Turner’s dying.
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Choose Kierny on the Nov. listening to sided with Warren and declared he did not violate his home arrest for the reason that armed theft occurred earlier than the homicide.
Turner’s buddies advised 8 Information Now they’re upset with the delay on this trial.
Warren’s homicide trial was scheduled for subsequent month, however he requested a postponement as a result of delivery of his youngster. The choose agreed, delaying it till Could of 2025.
