Man identifies assailant before he dies

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 | 9:46 a.m.

A 23-year-old woman is in custody after she was identified by a shooting victim before he died.

Kesha Smith was booked by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on charges of murder with a deadly weapon and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.

Police responding to a 911 call Monday morning found a man in the parking lot of a local bar. The 58-year-old victim had been shot several times. He was still conscious and police said he was able to identify his assailant before he died.

The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Investigators said Smith and the victim were involved in a financial deal involving a 1994 Ford Mustang.

Two other suspects were later arrested. Taras Stewart, 16, and Fredrick Benson, 21, were arrested for murder with the use of a deadly weapon and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.

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