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Suspect Surrenders After Fatal Shooting Near Bellagio Fountains on Las Vegas Strip

Police are urging witnesses to submit footage to help investigators probe a social media dispute that escalated to deadly violence.

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Bellagio Fountains Shooting

Overview

  • Two people were killed by gunfire near the Bellagio Fountains on June 8 at approximately 10:40 p.m. local time, police said.
  • Manuel Ruiz, 41, surrendered on June 9 at a Henderson Police Station and was booked on two counts of open murder with a deadly weapon.
  • Investigators say the victims, including YouTuber “Finny Da Legend” and his partner, had previously clashed online with Ruiz before the shooting.
  • A YouTube livestream captured the shooting as tourists fled and officers on patrol rendered medical aid at the scene.
  • Las Vegas Metropolitan Police describe the incident as isolated and are asking anyone with footage or tips to contact Crimestoppers.