Post by HeadMarshal on Apr 14, 2024 15:02:57 GMT -5
Photo Credits: Las Vegas Review Journal
Defendant Details
Approximate Current Age: 30 (As of April 14, 2024. Based on April 17, 2013 news article)
Height: 5'0
Weight: 140 lbs
Tattoos: A star and "Vargas" on his right shoulder
Date Of Crime: June 24, 2009
Location Of Crime: Las Vegas, Nevada
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Kevin Alejandro Vargas is wanted for the homicide of his 18-year old friend, Michael Guerrero. Kevin allegedly shot Michael to death in a vacant lot. Kevin may have fled to either Southern California or Mexico.
It would be four years until Kevin's identity and fugitive status was publicized in the media. This would presumably be because Kevin was 15-years of age at the time of the crime. An updated composite image was provided in 2013 showing what Kevin would look like at 19-years of age.
Based on crime location, it is advised to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at 702-828-3111 if you have any information on Kevin Alejandro Vargas's whereabouts.
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Thoughts? As of today, April 14, 2024, Kevin has a warrant flag in Las Vegas's court records database. I checked PACER and did not see a UFAP (Unlawful Flight To Avoid Prosecution) case for him.
I wanted to say that the only time names and images of juvenile homicide suspects should be publicized (in my view) is if the accused defendant has a warrant and cannot be located. Agencies have varying policies on this matter. As of 2024, there are some states where juvenile fugitives wanted for homicides cannot have their identities publicized. This is even if law enforcement cannot find the juvenile fugitives. Had Kevin's identity been publicized in 2009, it is "possible" that he would have been arrested before he had a chance to presumably flee Nevada, if not the US in general.
I hope that Michael's family will get justice and accountability in their loved one's case.
- lvjcpa.clarkcountynv.gov/Anonymous/default.aspx
- www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/police-seek-suspect-in-2009-homicide/
- lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/02/police-seeking-15-year-old-shooting-death/