News briefs for May 8, 2001

Tuesday, May 8, 2001 | 10:37 a.m.

Man killed in Henderson accident

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a driver who fled the area Monday night in Henderson.

A driver of a red Toyota or Honda struck a man on Sunset Road at Middlegate Road about 9:30 p.m. The victim, who has not been identified, died at the scene, Henderson Police said.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call police at 565-8933 or Secret Witness at 385-5555.

Slain man was 22 years old

The name of a man found dead Sunday at the Apex exit off Interstate 15 has been released.

Jerome A. Cooper, 22, was found shot and stabbed about 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A trucker, when making a U-turn in a gravel clearing, noticed the body. No motive for the killing has been determined and no suspects have been identified, police said.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Metro Police at 229-3521 or Secret Witness at 385-5555.

Care takes over as chairman

State Sen. Terry Care surprised even himself by agreeing to take the reins of the state Democratic Party.

Care, D-Las Vegas, who was first elected in 1998, said he didn't even use the Democratic Party's organizational structure during his first run for office.

But now the attorney sees an opportunity to link the party's organization skills to candidates seeking a variety of offices.

Care was named chairman during a meeting of the party in Tonopah. He replaces Rory Reid, son of U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, who decided not to seek a second term as chairman of the party.