LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 58-year-old girl who was shot within the again a number of instances died after she was despatched from northwest Arizona to a Las Vegas hospital.
Bullhead Metropolis police arrested Tyler Rey Nelson, 21, and his mom, Toni Marie Sierra, 40, each of Fort Mohave, after responding to a weapons offense on Wednesday at about 7:40 p.m. They had been booked into the Mohave County Jail in Kingman earlier than the sufferer died, in line with police. Police mentioned Thursday they’re now investigating the taking pictures as a murder.
The sufferer, who was not recognized by police, had been taken to Western Arizona Regional Medical Middle earlier than she was transferred to Las Vegas. That is frequent for sufferers who want care that smaller hospitals aren’t at all times outfitted to supply.
(Images: Bullhead Metropolis Police Division)
Nelson was arrested about 20 minutes after police had been known as to the scene within the 1000 block of Holly Road in Bullhead Metropolis. Police made a visitors cease at about 8 p.m. close to Alona’s Means and Trane Street, and a firearm was discovered contained in the car.
Sierra was arrested for “facilitation” for her position within the incident, police mentioned. She was contacted by police at her residence in Fort Mohave.
The taking pictures occurred because the sufferer was confronted about stolen property, in line with police. The sufferer wasn’t armed on the time, police mentioned.
Police mentioned extra fees is likely to be pending because the investigation continues.
Bullhead Metropolis is about 100 miles south of Las Vegas, throughout the Colorado River from Laughlin.
