Police, family seek answers in woman's murder at Halloween party
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Thursday, January 20th, 2022, 9:12am
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Las Vegas police and family members are looking for answers in the murder of 22-year-old Graciela Gomez. She was killed at a Halloween party last year when suspects fired several rounds from a car into the home after being refused entry to the party.
Metro police, Nevada Army National Guard, and members of Gomez's family held a news conference Thursday.
Graciela Gomez (Credit: Gomez family)
"Graciela was a daughter, niece, sister, and military veteran whose life was taken away for absolutely no reason and someone out there knows who is responsible for her death," said Metro Lt. Ray Spencer.
The shooting happened around 12:52 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2021, at a home in the 200 block of Beesley Drive, near Hollywood and Charleston boulevards.
Spencer said that all the investigative leads on this murder case have dried up and the public's help is needed. ... Read More
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 10:59pm
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A victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital, and a person of interest has been detained.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.... Read More
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Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, 9:06pm
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