Police: Arrest made in deadly drug transaction shooting at east Las Vegas valley apartment complex

Caroline Bleakley
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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police arrested a suspect in the deadly shooting at an east valley apartment complex that was connected to a drug transaction.

Jeremiah Smith, 21, is facing felony charges of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of robbery with the use of a deadly weapon following the May 14 shooting in a landscaped area inside the Amber Ridge Apartment complex near Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue.

Police: Man killed in east valley during drug transaction

According to Las Vegas Metropolitan police, the victim arranged a meeting with an unknown person, later identified as Smith, and was shot during the marijuana transaction. Smith was taken into custody the following day.

<em>Jeremiah Smith was arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 14, 2024. (Credit: LVMPD)</em>
Jeremiah Smith was arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred on May 14, 2024. (Credit: LVMPD)

He is currently being held with bail at the Clark County Detention Center. His case is due for a status check on May 21.

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