LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The family of the teen killed in Friday night’s shooting during First Friday in downtown Las Vegas has identified him to FOX5 as 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers.
His stepmother, tells FOX5 Jacobs-Rodgers was a sophomore at Desert Pines High School and went by Carth Onasi.
She described him as smart, brave and strong-willed, the oldest of nine siblings, who loved his sisters and little brother, making people laugh, boxing, basketball and video games.
“He had a big heart… He was goofy — when he laughed you couldn’t help but laugh too… He is loved by many and will be missed by all of us,” she said in a statement to FOX5.
LVMPD says officers were near S. Main St. and W. Charleston Blvd. around 10:17 p.m. Friday when they heard shots. Officers found two gunshot victims in a crowd, then a third. All three were taken to a hospital, where one died.
Homicide Lt. Robert Price said the two survivors have non-life-threatening injuries. Police say a physical altercation led to an unknown male opening fire, then fleeing.
First Friday Foundation, 18b Arts District Neighborhood Association and Mayor Pro Tem Olivia Diaz have released statements. You can read them here.
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