Spring Valley’s Aaliyah Gayles is interviewed by managing editor Ray Brewer during the Sun’s annual high school basketball media day at Red Rock Resort Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.
Published Monday, April 18, 2022 | 4:13 p.m.
Updated Monday, April 18, 2022 | 8:27 p.m.
Two adults and two juveniles were injured when shots were fired following an argument at a house party, North Las Vegas police Sgt. Vince Booker said Monday.
Aaliyah Gayles, an 18-year-old basketball star at Spring Valley High, was shot multiple times, according to Sun sources. She had "extensive emergency" surgery early Sunday, and another procedure today.
One female adult victim received “multiple gunshot wounds to her lower extremities” and was hospitalized in serious condition, Booker said in a statement. The other three victims were reported to be in stable condition, he said.
A large group of people left the area before police arrived Saturday night, and a suspect in the shooting was not immediately identified. Booker said no arrests were immediately made.
Gayles, who is originally from the Los Angeles area, is one of the top prep players nationally and had signed to play at University of Southern California. She was a McDonald's All-American and also played in the Jordan Brand Classic.
“Aaliyah is one of the strongest, most resilient young people I have ever known,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “I have no doubt she will continue to face this unfathomable situation with courage and resolve. We will continue to support her and her parents in every way that we possibly can.”
A GoFundMe account has been established to assist with the recovery.
"She is a loving daughter, selfless person, loyal captain and humble basketball player," the fundraiser reads. "Aaliyah’s life is basketball, and her dream has always been to pursue a professional career in the game that has defined her."
The basketball community, both locally and nationally, is showing their support with social media posts.
WNBA great Sheryl Swoopes posted on Twitter, "Lifting Aaliyah Gayles up in prayer!"
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
