September 28, 2024

Man charged with fatally shooting girlfriend in Laughlin

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Paul Herrera, 43, is seen in a photo provided by Metro Police. Herrera was arrested and charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend Monday, June 24, 2024.

A man has been arrested by Metro Police in the death of a woman in Laughlin, according to a news release.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Cal Edison Drive in Laughlin at about 10:30 a.m. Monday.

Officers found a woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, and she died at the scene, the release stated.

The woman’s boyfriend, 43-year-old Paul Herrera, was identified as the suspect, and police said he shot her during an argument.

Herrera was arrested and booked into Clark County Detention Center on a charge of open murder.