Las Vegas Police Seek Murder Suspect [Photo]

Las Vegas Metro Police have publicly identified the suspect in a Thursday morning fatal shooting which occurred in northwest Las Vegas. Police ask that the public report any sightings of the suspect or any information regarding his whereabouts. The suspect, Terrell Hodges, 37, is thought to be involved in the murder of Michael O’ Brien, 62.

O’Brien was discovered deceased in front of a home located on the 6900 block of West Welsh Circle near Gowan Road and Rainbow. Officers believe that shortly before police arrived on the scene, Hodges and O’Brien had been fighting near the home’s garage door. O’Brien is thought to have been shot next to the garage before walking down the driveway and collapsing in the street.

Hodges is a black male, approximately 5-feet-5-inches tall and weighs between 130 to 140 pounds. O’Brien’s death is the 107th murder to be investigated by Las Vegas police in 2014.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Hodges is asked to call Las Vegas Metro’s homicide section at (702) 828-3521. Information can also be emailed to [email protected]. Tipsters who prefer to be anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or submit information at www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Any information given to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest or indictment may be eligible for a reward.

By Jennifer Pfalz

Sources:
My News 3
JRN.com
Photo by Tony Hisgett – License