Police release bodycam footage of Henderson road rage shooting that killed 11-year-old
Summary
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police released roughly 45 minutes of body-worn camera footage showing the immediate aftermath of a deadly road rage shooting on the westbound 215 Beltway near Gibson Road in Henderson.
The footage shows 22-year-old Tyler Johns surrendering to officers while Valente Ayala — the victim’s stepfather — repeatedly pleads that his son has been shot. Authorities identified the child as 11-year-old Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria, who was shot in the head and later died at hospital.
In the video Johns admits to firing into Ayala’s SUV during a road rage incident, telling officers he didn’t realise a child was inside. Johns faces murder and gun charges and is due in court on 4 December. Prosecutors said they will not charge Ayala; the investigation remains a developing story.
Key Points
- Metro published three bodycam videos totalling about 45 minutes on its Public Records YouTube channel.
- Suspect Tyler Johns, 22, surrendered at the scene and admitted firing into the other vehicle during a road rage confrontation.
- The victim, 11-year-old Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria (Ayala’s stepson), was shot in the head and died at hospital.
- Johns faces murder and related firearm charges; his next court date is 4 December.
- Clark County prosecutors said they will not charge Valente Ayala; the case remains under active investigation.
Context and relevance
The released footage offers transparency into a high-profile, tragic local case and underscores wider concerns about road rage, gun violence and public safety on major roads. Bodycam releases like this can shape public understanding, influence legal proceedings and feed debates over policing, accountability and roadside conflict de‑escalation strategies.
Why should I read this?
Because it’s the kind of awful, avoidable story you don’t want to miss — both for the human impact and what it tells us about drivers losing control and the consequences when firearms get involved. The footage also provides direct evidence you won’t get from a short recap.
Author style
Punchy: this is raw, immediate reporting with video evidence. If you care about local justice, public-safety trends or how bodycam material affects cases, read the detail — it matters.