Crime
Uber driver killed in road rage shooting on Las Vegas Strip identified as 50-year-old Michael Wilmot
Authorities have identified the Uber driver killed in a road rage shooting Monday near the Palazzo on the Las Vegas Strip as 50-year-old Michael Wilmot, a resident of Las Vegas.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed Wilmot’s identity and stated that his death was caused by a gunshot wound to the torso.
The incident unfolded during the late afternoon in what police described as a heated road rage altercation that spanned approximately a quarter-mile.
According to Lieutenant Jason Johansson of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Section, Wilmot, who was driving a Jeep Cherokee with two passengers onboard, exited his vehicle and approached a Subaru driven by a woman in her 20s.
Witnesses reported that Wilmot banged on the driver’s side window of the Subaru.
During the confrontation, the woman inside the Subaru shot Wilmot. Police stated that Wilmot had a firearm and appeared to reach for it after being shot but collapsed before he could use it.
The shooting occurred around 4:04 p.m. near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Palazzo Drive.
The woman fled the scene, but authorities tracked her down using the Subaru’s license plate, locating the vehicle’s registered address.
She was subsequently taken into custody on charges unrelated to the shooting. Her name has not been released as the case has been submitted to the district attorney’s office for a self-defense review.
Lt. Johansson emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, and authorities are examining all aspects of the incident.
Meanwhile, Wilmot’s death marks another tragic instance of escalating road rage, highlighting broader public safety concerns.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.