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.
ROGERS, ARK. – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Rogers, which left one man dead, according to the Rogers Police Department (RPD).
Officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire just after midnight on March 8, in the 3100 block of South B Street.
Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
On Sunday, authorities identified the deceased as 41-year-old Andres Fonseca.
Preliminary findings indicate that the incident was isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public, according to RPD officials.
However, authorities have not released details regarding a potential suspect, a motive, or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and police urge anyone with information related to the case to contact the Rogers Police Department at 479-636-4141.
Further updates will be provided as additional details emerge.