LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A suspect is now behind bars, accused of killing an elderly woman in the southwest valley.
County booking logs identify the man as 24-year-old Devion Teague. He faces charges of open murder and robbery with a deadly weapon.
Police say Teauge approached two women in their 70s during their morning walk on Tuesday morning. This happened near El Capitan and Rochelle.
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Investigators say he demanded their property, and when one woman hesitated, Teague shot her and then ran away.
The victim died at the scene.
WATCH |Neighbors told our Southwest Reporter Shakeria Hawkins that the deadly violence is shaking their sense of safety.
Teague is set to appear in Las Vegas Justice Court at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Police still want to hear from anyone who saw or heard anything in the area.
You are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 to remain anonymous.
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