Las Vegas Teenager Arrested for Attempted Murder, Social Media Evidence Plays Key Role

Las Vegas, NV – An 18-year-old Las Vegas resident, identified as Mikeem Davis, has been arrested for attempted murder and related charges stemming from a June 2023 incident. The arrest was aided by crucial evidence discovered on Davis’s Instagram account, highlighting the growing role of social media in criminal investigations.

Incident Details:

• In June 2023, police responded to reports of a shooting in Las Vegas.
• Witnesses described seeing a Hispanic male victim stumble away, bleeding, and reported a fleeing suspect.
• The victim, transported by family to the hospital, was uncooperative and sustained nine gunshot wounds, including one that resulted in the loss of an eye.
• Investigators found the suspect’s phone at the scene and utilized neighbor’s Ring camera footage to gather evidence.

Social Media Leads:

• Analysis of the recovered phone and Davis’s Instagram account revealed video and photos related to the incident, timestamped at 9:58 p.m. on June 13th.
• This evidence linked Davis to the scene and the firearm used, identified as a ghost gun.

Investigation & Arrest:

• Despite initial uncooperativeness from the victim, police investigation continued, leading to a witness and a suspect lineup in January 2024.
• Davis was identified immediately from the lineup and arrested on January 8th.

Charges:

• Attempted murder
• Battery with a deadly weapon
• Robbery with a deadly weapon

Additional Information:

• The incident is believed to be related to a robbery attempt involving a ghost gun purchase.
• Police obtained warrants to search Davis’s phone, social media, and iCloud accounts, uncovering further incriminating evidence.
• This case demonstrates the increasing importance of social media evidence in criminal investigations.

Credits: KTNV