Crime
At least one dead after officer-involved shooting inside Las Vegas Athletic Club
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is investigating a multi-victim shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in the 1700 block of North Rainbow Boulevard.
The situation prompted a significant law enforcement response, including SWAT, after reports of gunfire inside a commercial establishment.
The incident was first reported shortly after 1:30 p.m.
According to officials, at least three individuals were shot.
Two victims sustained critical gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals in serious condition.
A third victim was pronounced dead at the scene inside the building.
LVMPD confirmed that the suspect, who was armed with a rifle, was confronted and neutralized by responding officers.
One additional person reportedly sustained a graze wound to the chin and was treated at the scene.
As of 1:50 p.m., no officers were reported injured in the encounter.
Sources indicate the shooting occurred inside the Las Vegas Athletic Club located in the area.
Initial reports labeled the incident as an active shooter situation; however, authorities later clarified that it did not meet the criteria for an ongoing active shooter threat.
As a precaution, nearby schools — including McMillan Elementary, Fong Elementary, and Katz Elementary — were briefly placed on lockdown. Those lockdowns have since been lifted, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Traffic in the area was heavily impacted as emergency crews from Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and LVMPD responded to the scene.
An investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims or the suspect. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.