Henderson, Las Vegas Shooting: 11-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim Fatally Shot Following Road Rage Incident Involving Step-Dad on I-215 Near Gibson Rd; 22-Year-Old Tyler Mathew Johns Arrested A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Henderson and greater Las Vegas community after authorities
identified the 11-year-old boy fatally shot during a road rage confrontation on I-215 near Gibson Road. The boy, whose name has not yet been released publicly, was riding in the back seat of his stepfather’s vehicle when a violent dispute with another driver escalated into gunfire.
The senseless act unfolded in seconds but left a permanent wound on a family and a community already grappling with rising roadway violence.According to the Henderson Police Department, the boy’s stepfather became involved in a brief but heated exchange with another motorist while traveling eastbound on the interstate Thursday afternoon.
Moments later, police say 22-year-old Tyler Mathew Johns pulled alongside the family’s vehicle and fired multiple shots into the car. One of the bullets struck the child, who was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be saved.Johns fled the scene but was tracked down within hours through a coordinated effort involving multiple law enforcement agencies, traffic cameras, and witness statements.
He was taken into custody and now faces a series of severe charges, including open murder with a deadly weapon and attempted murder. Police described the incident as “completely preventable” and emphasized that no level of frustration behind the wheel should ever lead to violence, let alone the loss of an innocent child.
The boy’s family is devastated, with relatives describing him as a bright, joyful child who loved sports, video games, and making others laugh. Community members have begun leaving flowers and stuffed animals near the Gibson Road overpass, transforming the area into a growing memorial. As the investigation continues, Henderson residents unite in grief—mourning a young life cut tragically short by a moment of reckless rage.
About the Author
