LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — A deadly shooting during a First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas has left one teenager dead and two others injured, prompting a homicide investigation and the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect.
The shooting occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 10:17 p.m. near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard in the Las Vegas Arts District, where crowds had gathered for the popular monthly arts and cultural celebration.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers stationed nearby heard gunshots and rushed toward the scene. Three victims suffering from gunshot wounds were transported to a hospital, where one was pronounced dead. The other two sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Las Vegas Shooting Victim Identified
The teenager killed in the shooting was identified by his family as 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers. His death has devastated loved ones and raised concerns about public safety during major community gatherings.
Investigators believe the violence began when two groups became involved in a confrontation that escalated into a physical altercation. Authorities allege that one individual pulled out a firearm and opened fire before fleeing the area.
Police Arrest Suspect in Deadly Las Vegas Shooting
Following an investigation involving surveillance recordings, witness accounts, and other evidence, police arrested 17-year-old Isaac Manriquez on October 6.
Authorities reportedly connected the teenager to the shooting through evidence recovered at the scene, including a wallet and surveillance footage.
Manriquez faces one count of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon and two counts of attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is being prosecuted as an adult and was denied bail during an October 8 court appearance. The allegations remain subject to court proceedings.
Investigation and Community Response
The fatal shooting has prompted renewed discussions about security at large public events in downtown Las Vegas.
The First Friday Foundation and the Arts District Neighborhood Association expressed condolences