Nevada Teen Says He Didn’t Know The Video Game Plan With Friends Would Turn into a Deadly Shooting

A 19-year-old man in Las Vegas, Nevada, told police he believed he was meeting friends to play video games, but the night ended in a shooting in which a 59-year-old man was killed, according to authorities.

Elijah Harris faces charges of open murder, attempted robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery after police said he was involved in the killing of Victor Powe on April 10. Powe was found dead in his car after being shot multiple times, and his vehicle later crashed into a building.

Police said they responded to reports of gunfire around 6:29 p.m. on April 10. Authorities said one man acted as a lookout, while another approached the driver’s side and asked Victor Powe to get out. A third person stood on the passenger side of the vehicle holding a rifle. Moments later, shots were fired, and although Powe tried to drive away, he lost control after being shot.

According to a criminal complaint, Elijah Harris told police earlier that day that he had invited two friends to his apartment to “hang out, smoke weed, and play video games.” He said one of the men arrived with a rifle hidden in his pants, which Harris claimed he told him not to bring.

Harris also told police the group ran out of their marijuana supply. One of the friends then suggested contacting his “plug” and arranging a pickup through Powe, who was described as the supplier’s runner.

Before leaving the apartment, Elijah Harris said the two men asked if he was sure he wanted to go. He agreed and told police that was when they met Victor Powe. They had a brief conversation before one of the men suddenly started shooting.

Harris said he ran back to the apartment. When the other two arrived, they changed clothes and said they “messed up.” They also told him the situation “wasn’t supposed to go like that,” according to the complaint.

Days later, on April 16, Harris called police. He said he was “scared” to speak but wanted to share what he knew. He denied knowing about any plan to rob or kill Powe but admitted that “he should have known that something was up.”

After his statement, officials arrested Harris the same day. He is being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center. His next court hearing is set for May 20. The other two suspects have not been publicly identified.