“Man Allegedly Shot and Killed in Apartment After Girlfriend’s Family Blames Him for Wrong-Way Crash”

A man was shot and killed in his apartment in Las Vegas after his girlfriend’s family blamed him for her death in a wrong-way crash. The crash occurred on February 5 on the 215 highway, resulting in the death of the truck driver. The man’s girlfriend, Kenisha Rice, and her boyfriend’s brother, Sheldon Johnson, have been arrested and are facing charges including murder and conspiracy. KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas reported

A photograph depicting a news article headline is shown, which reports on a tragic incident in Las Vegas. According to the article, a man was fatally shot in his apartment after his girlfriend’s family held him responsible for her death in a car accident. The article explains that the accident occurred on February 5 on the 215 highway, when the girlfriend, identified as Quinyana Edwards, was driving in the wrong direction and collided with a pickup truck, resulting in the truck driver’s death. It is mentioned that Edwards had been drinking alcohol prior to the accident.

The report goes on to describe the events that took place on February 6, when the man, identified as Martin Loftis, was found shot in his apartment at the Allanza at the Lakes complex. The maintenance manager of the complex discovered Loftis’ body after hearing gunshots and finding the apartment door wide open. The manager attempted to contact the residents but found no one inside, except for Loftis who was lying on the floor with a gunshot wound. Emergency services were called, but Loftis was pronounced dead at the scene.

A witness reported hearing gunshots and seeing a Black man and woman leaving the apartment building and acting suspiciously. The witness observed them getting into a white sedan with tinted windows and California license plates. The report also mentions that Loftis had informed his former partner about Edwards’ death and the impending arrival of her siblings to retrieve her belongings. However, Loftis had refused their entry until Edwards’ children were present. The report identifies Sheldon Johnson, who was dating Kenisha Rice at the time, as Edwards’ younger brother.

Investigation findings indicate that Rice’s white Lexus, registered in California, was seen near Loftis’ apartment complex before and after the murder. Additionally, Johnson shared a news article on social media the day after Loftis’ murder, which seemed to imply his involvement. Furthermore, Johnson’s social media accounts displayed numerous photos and videos of him with firearms.

Rice and Johnson were arrested in California and Rice has been extradited to the Clark County Detention Center, where she faces charges including murder, conspiracy to murder, burglary, and conspiracy to burglary. Johnson was released from custody in San Bernardino and is being extradited back to Las Vegas to face charges.

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