Henderson Man Accused of Attempted Murder After Brutal Stabbing in Downtown Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Dylan Ihmels, a man from Henderson, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a startling incident occurred in downtown Las Vegas. Ihmels is accused of stabbing another man between 30 and 40 times. According to the arrest record filed by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the assault happened on Ogden Avenue at roughly 9 p.m. on August 13.

The arrest report reveals that the altercation between Ihmels and the victim erupted due to a dispute over money. According to a friend of the victim, the conflict began when they were returning to their car in the Main Street Station parking lot. She recounted that Ihmels approached them and an argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation.

Both men ended up on the ground during the scuffle, and the victim’s friend witnessed Ihmels allegedly drawing a small knife and viciously stabbing the other man multiple times. Surveillance footage from the California Hotel captured the verbal exchange that escalated into a fight. Security guards intervened and separated the two men following the stabbing.

Further evidence was found at the scene, as security guards discovered two knives on the ground where the fight had taken place. Witnesses, including security guards and another bystander, affirmed that Ihmels was the aggressor in the attack.

After the incident, officers noticed minor abrasions on Ihmels’ cheek, elbow, and knee, leading to his hospitalization. Following his medical evaluation, Ihmels was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Clark County Detention Center. He now faces a serious charge of attempted murder.

The harrowing incident serves as a grim reminder of the potential consequences of escalating conflicts and the importance of maintaining public safety. The legal proceedings will shed light on the details surrounding this disturbing case.

Credits: 8 News Now