The identities of the two women who tragically lost their lives in a convenience store shooting in east Las Vegas earlier this week, where an unidentified gunman opened fire, have been confirmed.
The incident took place at a store near Tropicana Avenue and Nellis Boulevard around 3:25 a.m. on Tuesday morning, resulting in three individuals being shot.
One woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was taken to Sunrise Hospital and later pronounced dead, as previously reported by the police.
The Clark County coroner has identified the two women as Rona M. Ah-Foon and Summer Lange, both 29 years old, with an “unknown home city,” according to the coroner’s office statement.
Medical examiners determined that Ah-Foon died from a gunshot wound to the pelvis, and her death was classified as a homicide.
Similarly, Lange’s death was classified as a homicide, with medical examiners determining that she succumbed to a gunshot wound to the back.
As of the latest update, the third victim of the shooting, a man in his 20s, has not been publicly named. Police have stated that he remains hospitalized in “stable condition.”
Authorities are actively searching for the perpetrator and have urged the public to come forward with any information that may help identify the individual responsible for the shooting.
In an initial report regarding the investigation, authorities stated that they are seeking a Black man dressed in all dark clothing and wearing a surgical-type mask.
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Allegedly, he approached the store on a bicycle, fired shots into the establishment, and then fled eastbound on Tropicana Avenue.
Individuals with relevant information that could aid the investigation are encouraged to contact LVMPD’s Homicide Section directly at 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 702-385-5555 or visiting crimestoppersofnv.com.