Two individuals lose their lives in a shooting incident on the Las Vegas Strip; culprit apprehended by law enforcement.
In a chilling incident on the vibrant Las Vegas Strip last Sunday night, a twisted online feud resulted in two lives being cruelly snuffed out in a targeted shooting outside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino.
The harrowing incident unfolded just before midnight, with law enforcement officers, on routine patrol nearby, responding to the sound of gunshots around 10:40 p.m.[1] Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds. The tragic victims were later confirmed dead at the scene.[3][4]
The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz, surrendered at a Henderson police station the following day.[1] He now faces charges of open murder with a deadly weapon, following his booking at the Clark County Detention Center.[1]
Initial reports suggest that Ruiz and his unfortunate victims were not strangers, but rather acquaintances who had engaged in a seemingly escalating conflict over social media prior to the tragic turn of events. This digital spat appeared to have simmered into a full-blown feud that culminated in this senseless act of violence.[2][3]
Authorities have labelled this incident as an isolated and targeted attack, implying that it was not a random act of violence but rather a direct consequence of their online disputes.[2][3] The specific nature of the online conflict has yet to be detailed publicly.[2]
This heartrending incident has left the community in shock, with those close to the victims, a West Valley couple, describing them as "literally soulmates."[4] As the investigation continues, the chilling echoes of gunfire on the Strip serve as a stark reminder of the dangerous impact that online disputes can have when they transcend into the real world.
Our condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
[1] Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2025. "Las Vegas shooting leaves two dead on Strip: Report." Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/la Vegas-shooting-leaves-two-dead-on-Strip-report/
[2] KTNV 13 Action News, 2025. "2 dead in shooting on Las Vegas Strip reportedly targeted, connected to online feud: Police." Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.ktnv.com/news/local-news/2-dead-in-shooting-on-las-vegas-strip-reportedly-targeted-connected-to-online-feud-police
[3] CNN, 2025. "Social media feud leads to fatal shooting on Las Vegas Strip." Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/us/shooting-las-vegas-strip/index.html
[4] Phoenix New Times, 2025. "Las Vegas Shooting Victims Identified as Local Couple." Retrieved June 10, 2025, from https://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valley-fever/2025/06/10/40101789/las-vegas-shooting-victims-identified-local-couple
- In a surprising turn, the crime-and-justice section of the local news now features the tragic story of a targeted casino-and-gambling related shooting that occurred on the Las Vegas Strip, which has been linked to an online feud between the victims and the suspect.
- The general news outlets are reporting that the online dispute between a West Valley couple, who lost their lives in the shooting outside the Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, and the suspect, led to the chilling and senseless act of violence on the vibrant Las Vegas Strip, highlighting the potential dangers of extended online feuds.
