LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The booking photo and identification of the man accused of murdering his Summerlin neighbor was released Tuesday. He is identified as Eddi Moreno, 32, and he is facing an open murder charge.
Las Vegas Metro police said the shooting occurred during a heated argument between the two men Monday night shortly after 7 p.m. in the 2200 block of Starline Meadow Place near Hillpointe Road and Lake Mead Boulevard.
When police arrived at the scene, they were contacted by Moreno’s wife and Moreno who turned himself in to police without incident.
Officers then located a man lying in a driveway at a home nearby. He was identified as Joe Moreno, 47, of Las Vegas by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. Joe Moreno’s cause of death was determined to be due to multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of his deat a homicide, according to the coroner. Moreno was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday night, according to police. Though both men share the same last name they are not related, according to police.
Las Vegas Metro police Lt. Jason Johansson gave details of the shooting during a Monday night news briefing.
During the preliminary investigation police said the two neighbors had a “heated verbal altercation” outside their homes. During the argument, Moreno was armed with a gun. At some point, he was accused of raising his firearm and shooting the victim, according to police.
Moreno’s wife called police during the time of the shooting and 911 dispatchers could hear the gunshots during the phone call, police said.
Las Vegas Metro police Lt. Jason Johansson said police are still searching for witnesses. Video surveillance was located by police that does capture the entire incident, Johansson added.
Moreno was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center and is due to make an initial appearance in court at 1:30 p.m.
Those with information on the shooting can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.