Topline: A Las Vegas shooting that drew attention over disturbing accusations, surveillance video and a neighborhood confrontation is now headed toward sentencing instead of trial.
Published: June 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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Eddi Moreno (via LVMPD)
LAS VEGAS, NV — A Las Vegas man has accepted a plea deal in the deadly 2024 Summerlin shooting of his neighbor’s boyfriend after prosecutors said he shot the man during a heated confrontation outside a home.
Authorities and prior court reporting identified the defendant as Eddie Moreno, now 34. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon in the killing of 47-year-old Joe, or JR, Moreno. The two men were not related.
According to 8 News Now in Las Vegas and earlier reporting from KTNV, the shooting happened in May 2024 near Lake Mead Boulevard and Hills Center Drive in the Summerlin area. Police said Moreno shot JR Moreno after accusing him of exposing his genitals to children in the family.
Surveillance video later became a major focus of the case. Earlier reporting said footage presented during grand jury proceedings did not appear to show the victim exposing himself in the way initially described on a 911 call, and investigators said the victim appeared to remain on his own property during the confrontation.
Police also alleged Moreno told the victim, “I’m going to murder you,” before the shooting. Court reporting said Moreno had remained out of custody while the case was pending.
With the guilty plea now entered, the case is expected to move to sentencing on the reduced charge instead of going forward to trial on the original murder allegation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LAS VEGAS, NV — A Las Vegas man has accepted a plea deal in the deadly 2024 Summerlin shooting of his neighbor’s boyfriend after prosecutors said he shot the man during a heated confrontation outside a home.
Authorities and prior court reporting identified the defendant as Eddie Moreno, now 34. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon in the killing of 47-year-old Joe, or JR, Moreno. The two men were not related.
According to 8 News Now in Las Vegas and earlier reporting from KTNV, the shooting happened in May 2024 near Lake Mead Boulevard and Hills Center Drive in the Summerlin area. Police said Moreno shot JR Moreno after accusing him of exposing his genitals to children in the family.
Surveillance video later became a major focus of the case. Earlier reporting said footage presented during grand jury proceedings did not appear to show the victim exposing himself in the way initially described on a 911 call, and investigators said the victim appeared to remain on his own property during the confrontation.
Police also alleged Moreno told the victim, “I’m going to murder you,” before the shooting. Court reporting said Moreno had remained out of custody while the case was pending.
With the guilty plea now entered, the case is expected to move to sentencing on the reduced charge instead of going forward to trial on the original murder allegation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Man Admits to Shooting Neighbor’s Boyfriend After Heated Argument Outside Las Vegas Home
A Las Vegas shooting that drew attention over disturbing accusations, surveillance video and a neighborhood confrontation is now headed toward sentencing instead of trial.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: June 25, 2026 1:00 pm ET
Eddi Moreno (via LVMPD)
LAS VEGAS, NV — A Las Vegas man has accepted a plea deal in the deadly 2024 Summerlin shooting of his neighbor’s boyfriend after prosecutors said he shot the man during a heated confrontation outside a home.
Authorities and prior court reporting identified the defendant as Eddie Moreno, now 34. He pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon in the killing of 47-year-old Joe, or JR, Moreno. The two men were not related.
According to 8 News Now in Las Vegas and earlier reporting from KTNV, the shooting happened in May 2024 near Lake Mead Boulevard and Hills Center Drive in the Summerlin area. Police said Moreno shot JR Moreno after accusing him of exposing his genitals to children in the family.
Surveillance video later became a major focus of the case. Earlier reporting said footage presented during grand jury proceedings did not appear to show the victim exposing himself in the way initially described on a 911 call, and investigators said the victim appeared to remain on his own property during the confrontation.
Police also alleged Moreno told the victim, “I’m going to murder you,” before the shooting. Court reporting said Moreno had remained out of custody while the case was pending.
With the guilty plea now entered, the case is expected to move to sentencing on the reduced charge instead of going forward to trial on the original murder allegation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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