LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Metro police need assistance discovering the younger man who robbed and shot a person at an ATM earlier this 12 months, leaving him for useless for $40.
The taking pictures occurred on March 10 at an ATM on North Las Vegas Boulevard close to Cheyenne Avenue. Bryson Chen, 22, was driving residence from work when he determined to cease and take out $40 in money for fuel.
“In the corner of my eye, I see the person walking up behind me, and that’s when he pulled out the gun,” Chen stated.
The taking pictures occurred on March 10 at an ATM on North Las Vegas Boulevard close to Cheyenne Avenue as Bryson Chen, 22, was driving residence from work. (LVMPD)
Chen threw his pockets on the thief, who additionally took the $40 Chen withdrew. The younger man then shot Chen as soon as within the stomach. The bullet entered and exited Chen’s physique, requiring two surgical procedures, Chen stated.
“I pulled $40 for gas, and he basically took my wallet and $40,” Chen stated. “He shot me for $40.”
The case is one among only a handful of unsolved taking pictures instances underneath the purview of Metro’s new Violent Gun Crime Unit. The division launched the unit final fall to unravel taking pictures instances the place a sufferer survives.
“He’s a good person who was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Capt. Michelle Tavarez, who oversees the unit, stated. “We’re hoping by getting the word out there, somebody will see this picture and recognize who this subject is. And we’ll be able to get him off the streets and hopefully get the justice for our victim that he deserves.”
The taking pictures occurred on March 10 at an ATM on North Las Vegas Boulevard close to Cheyenne Avenue as Bryson Chen, 22, was driving residence from work. (LVMPD)
Metro supplied photographs of the taking pictures suspect, who they described as a younger Black man with dreadlocks and glasses.
“Live your best life, I guess, because you never know when you’re going to die,” Chen stated.
Anybody with info was requested to name LVMPD at 702-828-3111. Nameless suggestions can at all times be submitted by Crime Stoppers by calling 702-385-5555 or by visiting crimestoppersofnv.com.
