Suspect Arrested in Deadly East Las Vegas Car Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NV — Detectives with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Homicide Section have announced a breakthrough in a fatal shooting that occurred last week in East Las Vegas. A 32-year-old suspect is now behind bars in connection with the death of a man found shot inside his vehicle.

The arrest follows an intensive investigation into the incident that took place in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27.

A Night of Music Turns Fatal

The incident unfolded at approximately 12:44 a.m. in the 2800 block of East Bonanza Road, located just east of Eastern Avenue.

According to LVMPD investigators:

The victim had gone out to his parked vehicle specifically to listen to music.
Shortly after, witnesses reported hearing a heated verbal argument between the victim and another male.
The confrontation escalated rapidly, ending in a volley of gunfire.
Arriving patrol officers discovered the victim inside the car suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel.

The Investigation and Arrest

Through the course of their investigation, Homicide detectives identified David Medina-Luna, 32, as the primary suspect.

On March 27, 2026, Medina-Luna was apprehended and booked into the Clark County Detention Center. He currently faces one count of Open Murder with the Use of a Deadly Weapon.

Ongoing Public Appeal

While an arrest has been made, the LVMPD is still encouraging anyone with further information regarding this case to come forward.

Contact LVMPD Homicide: 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com.
Anonymous Tips: Contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.

The identity of the deceased, as well as the official cause and manner of death, will be formally released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.