Crime
Uber driver killed in road rage shooting on Las Vegas Strip identified as 50-year-old Michael Wilmot
Authorities have identified the Uber driver killed in a road rage shooting Monday near the Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip as 50-year-old Michael Wilmot, a resident of Las Vegas.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed Wilmot’s identity and stated that his death was caused by a gunshot wound to the torso.
The incident unfolded during the late afternoon in what police described as a heated road rage altercation that spanned approximately a quarter-mile.
According to Lieutenant Jason Johansson of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Section, Wilmot, who was driving a Jeep Cherokee with two passengers onboard, exited his vehicle and approached a Subaru driven by a woman in her 20s.
Witnesses reported that Wilmot banged on the driver’s side window of the Subaru.
During the confrontation, the woman inside the Subaru shot Wilmot. Police stated that Wilmot had a firearm and appeared to reach for it after being shot but collapsed before he could use it.
The shooting occurred around 4:04 p.m. near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Palazzo Drive.
The woman fled the scene, but authorities tracked her down using the Subaru’s license plate, locating the vehicle’s registered address.
She was subsequently taken into custody on charges unrelated to the shooting. Her name has not been released as the case has been submitted to the district attorney’s office for a self-defense review.
Lt. Johansson emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are examining all aspects of the incident.
Meanwhile, Wilmot’s death marks another tragic instance of escalating road rage, highlighting broader public safety concerns.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.