Las Vegas Police Arrest Woman for Fatal Stabbing
Authorities booked a 53-year-old woman for the murder of her husband at a Del Rey Avenue residence.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Violence
Las Vegas police have arrested Naima Ahmadi following the fatal stabbing of her husband at a home in the 6700 block of Del Rey Avenue. Officers discovered the victim deceased at the scene after responding to a report early Wednesday morning.
Why it matters
The investigation into this homicide highlights the response protocols of local law enforcement following a reported domestic stabbing. The suspect remains in custody as officials process the circumstances of the incident.
Naima Ahmadi, 53, is currently held at the Clark County Detention Center on a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon. The case remains active under the jurisdiction of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The players
Naima Ahmadi
She is the 53-year-old suspect currently charged with the fatal stabbing of her husband.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
This local agency serves as the primary law enforcement body responsible for investigating the homicide on Del Rey Avenue.
Clark County Detention Center
This facility is the local jail where the suspect was booked following the incident.
The details
Investigators determined that Ahmadi fatally stabbed her husband before inflicting non-life-threatening stab wounds upon herself. She was treated at a local hospital before being processed into the detention center.
Timeline
Police received the report of the stabbing at 5:34 a.m. on October 22, 2026.
Legal Context
This arrest follows the established investigative procedures of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's homicide response protocols. The process mirrors local legal standards for handling severe domestic violence cases involving fatalities.
There is no ongoing threat to the general public related to this isolated domestic incident. Residents in the area of Del Rey Avenue can reach out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 with relevant information.
The takeaway
This case underscores the severe legal consequences of domestic violence incidents in the community. Local authorities encourage anyone with additional details to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents in the area, visit the Violence section.
