Topline: A 17-year-old faces murder and attempted-murder allegations after a First Friday shooting killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others, prompting calls for tighter event security.
Published: October 9, 2026 10:04 pm ET
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Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers (Courtesy photo)
LAS VEGAS, NV — A 17-year-old has been arrested in a shooting that killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others during a First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas.
The juvenile was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall on preliminary charges of murder with a deadly weapon and two counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, as reported by 8 News Now. The arrest followed the Oct. 2 shooting in the Arts District.
Officers near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard heard gunfire and quickly found two people with apparent gunshot wounds. Additional officers arriving at the scene located a third victim. All three were taken to a hospital, where Jacobs-Rodgers was pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified him.
Police said investigators learned that a fight began in front of a nearby business, directly across the street, before escalating to gunfire. The reporting does not identify the juvenile suspect or provide a first court appearance date.
The shooting also damaged Star Las Vegas, where a bullet struck the store’s front window. Owner Jimi Mastronardi reopened the business for the first time since the shooting as Mayor Shelley Berkley addressed the violence, according to 8 News Now’s follow-up report.
Berkley offered condolences to the slain teen’s family and called the violence unacceptable. She said the city was working with Metro police, the First Friday Foundation and other stakeholders to examine possible changes and determine the best approach for the Arts District.
Mastronardi welcomed the prospect of cooperation among city officials, organizers, retailers and restaurants. But he also called for First Friday to stop until organizers could make it safer.
His proposals included reducing the event’s size, installing fencing and metal detectors similar to those used on Fremont Street, and limiting attendance to people 18 and older. Those were the business owner’s recommendations, not adopted city policy; the reports describe no approved security changes or implementation timetable.
Jacobs-Rodgers’ parents are seeking justice for their son. Police continue to investigate the shooting while authorities and event organizers consider how to prevent another attack.
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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A 17-year-old faces murder and attempted-murder allegations after a First Friday shooting killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others, prompting calls for tighter event security.
By Silvia Torres
Published: October 9, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers (Courtesy photo)
LAS VEGAS, NV — A 17-year-old has been arrested in a shooting that killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others during a First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas.
The juvenile was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall on preliminary charges of murder with a deadly weapon and two counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, as reported by 8 News Now. The arrest followed the Oct. 2 shooting in the Arts District.
Officers near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard heard gunfire and quickly found two people with apparent gunshot wounds. Additional officers arriving at the scene located a third victim. All three were taken to a hospital, where Jacobs-Rodgers was pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified him.
Police said investigators learned that a fight began in front of a nearby business, directly across the street, before escalating to gunfire. The reporting does not identify the juvenile suspect or provide a first court appearance date.
The shooting also damaged Star Las Vegas, where a bullet struck the store’s front window. Owner Jimi Mastronardi reopened the business for the first time since the shooting as Mayor Shelley Berkley addressed the violence, according to 8 News Now’s follow-up report.
Berkley offered condolences to the slain teen’s family and called the violence unacceptable. She said the city was working with Metro police, the First Friday Foundation and other stakeholders to examine possible changes and determine the best approach for the Arts District.
Mastronardi welcomed the prospect of cooperation among city officials, organizers, retailers and restaurants. But he also called for First Friday to stop until organizers could make it safer.
His proposals included reducing the event’s size, installing fencing and metal detectors similar to those used on Fremont Street, and limiting attendance to people 18 and older. Those were the business owner’s recommendations, not adopted city policy; the reports describe no approved security changes or implementation timetable.
Jacobs-Rodgers’ parents are seeking justice for their son. Police continue to investigate the shooting while authorities and event organizers consider how to prevent another attack.
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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17-Year-Old Arrested After First Friday Shooting Kills Las Vegas Teen
A 17-year-old faces murder and attempted-murder allegations after a First Friday shooting killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others, prompting calls for tighter event security.
By Silvia Torres
Published: October 9, 2026 10:04 pm ET
Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers (Courtesy photo)
LAS VEGAS, NV — A 17-year-old has been arrested in a shooting that killed 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers and wounded two others during a First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas.
The juvenile was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 6, and booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall on preliminary charges of murder with a deadly weapon and two counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, as reported by 8 News Now. The arrest followed the Oct. 2 shooting in the Arts District.
Officers near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard heard gunfire and quickly found two people with apparent gunshot wounds. Additional officers arriving at the scene located a third victim. All three were taken to a hospital, where Jacobs-Rodgers was pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified him.
Police said investigators learned that a fight began in front of a nearby business, directly across the street, before escalating to gunfire. The reporting does not identify the juvenile suspect or provide a first court appearance date.
The shooting also damaged Star Las Vegas, where a bullet struck the store’s front window. Owner Jimi Mastronardi reopened the business for the first time since the shooting as Mayor Shelley Berkley addressed the violence, according to 8 News Now’s follow-up report.
Berkley offered condolences to the slain teen’s family and called the violence unacceptable. She said the city was working with Metro police, the First Friday Foundation and other stakeholders to examine possible changes and determine the best approach for the Arts District.
Mastronardi welcomed the prospect of cooperation among city officials, organizers, retailers and restaurants. But he also called for First Friday to stop until organizers could make it safer.
His proposals included reducing the event’s size, installing fencing and metal detectors similar to those used on Fremont Street, and limiting attendance to people 18 and older. Those were the business owner’s recommendations, not adopted city policy; the reports describe no approved security changes or implementation timetable.
Jacobs-Rodgers’ parents are seeking justice for their son. Police continue to investigate the shooting while authorities and event organizers consider how to prevent another attack.
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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