A 17-year-old teen opened fire at the Bonneville Transit Bus Station in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 25, injuring two people before being shot himself, according to an arrest report detailed by FOX5. The gunfire erupted at approximately 6:49 p.m. near Main Street, prompting a response from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Police Review Bus Station Surveillance Footage
Investigators examined parking lot surveillance video showing suspect Amari Heath arguing with victim Joe Campbell inside the station before the altercation spilled outside. Heath pulled a firearm and struck Campbell multiple times. A security guard identified as Wesley Lowe was mistakenly hit in the ankle by gunfire during the exchange, according to the arrest report.
A second armed security guard witnessed the shooting and fired at Heath, striking him several times. All three injured individuals—Campbell, Lowe, and Heath—were transported to UMC hospital for treatment. Police stated that Heath refused to speak with officers while receiving hospital care and was subsequently placed under arrest.
Court Appearance Scheduled for November
Heath faces charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery on a protected person. Court records indicate he is due back in court on Monday, Nov. 2. Meanwhile, security personnel interviewed by police noted ongoing safety concerns in the area, with one guard reporting recent incidents involving juveniles carrying firearms and a separate case where an officer’s duty weapon was stolen and used in a shooting.
Common Questions About the Bus Station Shooting
Who were the victims injured in the shooting?
Joe Campbell and security guard Wesley Lowe were injured during the Oct. 25 incident at the Bonneville Transit Bus Station. Campbell suffered multiple gunshot wounds, while Lowe sustained a gunshot wound to his ankle after being mistakenly struck by gunfire.
What specific charges does the suspect face?
Seventeen-year-old Amari Heath is facing charges of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery on a protected person following the shooting investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
When is the suspect’s next court date?
Heath is scheduled to make his next court appearance on Monday, Nov. 2, after being booked and receiving medical treatment at UMC hospital.