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Teen Suspect Dies After Shooting That Targeted Wrong House

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Authorities say a 19-year-old has died after he was fatally wounded in a getaway car following a shooting that killed an 11-year-old girl in a home that was mistakenly targeted for gang retaliation in suburban Las Vegas.

 

The Clark County coroner on Monday identified the dead teen as Guy Lee Banks III.

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He was pronounced dead Saturday at a hospital after he was wounded in the head when a neighbor opened fire with a legally owned handgun at a car fleeing the late Thursday shooting in North Las Vegas.

 

The coroner says the slain girl was Angelina Juliana Erives.

 

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North Las Vegas police say a 17-year-old accused of driving the car remains in custody on murder, attempted murder and conspiracy charges.

Police are still seeking three suspected shooters.