Police Arrest Las Vegas Man for October Shooting Death
Las Vegas police have arrested a 32-year-old suspect following a fatal shooting on South Decatur Boulevard.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Violence
Authorities have taken Levante Davidson into custody for the murder of William Westry. The incident occurred following a shooting incident earlier this month.
Why it matters
The arrest follows an investigation into a fatal shooting that police linked to the suspect through witness identification and surveillance footage.
Levante Davidson faces one count of open murder with a deadly weapon after being booked into the Clark County Detention Center. He is currently awaiting his scheduled court appearance.
The players
Levante Davidson
The 32-year-old suspect was arrested and booked on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon.
William Westry
The victim was pronounced dead at UMC Trauma after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
The details
Investigators used surveillance video from nearby businesses to place Davidson at the scene of the October 4 shooting. Analysts discovered seven 9mm cartridge cases and seven bullet impacts inside the vehicle where William Westry died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Timeline
The shooting took place on October 4, 2026, near South Decatur Boulevard.
Police arrested Levante Davidson on October 14, 2026.
Davidson is scheduled for a court appearance on October 21, 2026.
Legal Context
This case proceeds under Nevada's open murder statute, which allows prosecutors to charge defendants without specifying the degree of murder prior to trial. It reflects ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to process violent crime cases within the established Clark County judicial framework.
The arrest resolves the primary suspect search regarding the October 4 shooting incident near South Decatur Boulevard. Residents are encouraged to monitor upcoming court proceedings for further details on the legal process.
The takeaway
This case highlights how modern forensic analysis and surveillance footage are used to build criminal cases. Public reporting of suspicious activity remains a critical tool for local investigations.
What happens next
Levante Davidson is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Violence section.
