Las Vegas Sun

May 3, 2024

Third suspect detained in murder last month in Las Vegas

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Veronica Nezey, 54, is seen in a booking photo. Nezey was booked into Clark County Detention Center on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, on charges related to a murder that occurred on Jan. 17, 2024.

Metro Police today identified a third suspect in a fatal shooting last month, according to a news release.

Veronica Nezey, 54, turned herself in to authorities Monday, and she was booked at Clark County Detention Center on an open murder charge, police stated.

Shaleece Brown, 33, and David Coulson Sr., 56, are the other two suspects in custody in the murder case. Brown also turned herself in on Jan. 23, and Coulsen was arrested Jan. 28 in Los Angeles before being extradited to Las Vegas.

One man died after a shooting early Jan. 17 in the 1400 block of Helen Belle Drive, police have stated.

An investigation indicated the victim was involved in a physical altercation with several subjects before being shot at a residence. All suspects had fled the area before officers’ arrival, the release stated.