Investigations

Homicide and Hostage Situation in Henderson

Nov. 6, 2020

Law enforcement is investigating a homicide and hostage situation that occurred Tuesday, November 3.

4 dead after homicide and hostage situation.

NEVADA-In the city of Henderson on Tuesday, November 3, law enforcement was called to the 1400 block of Stonelake Cove Avenue where it was reported shots had been fired. Upon arrival, they saw one subject injured in a doorway and two decedents ages 33 and 39. A 16-year-old was found injured with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers were able to locate the suspect, Jason Neo Bourne, age 38, barricaded with 12-year-old hostage and a handgun. Bourne had the firearm held to the male hostage's head. An attempted negotiation with the suspect resulted in an officer involved shooting. No officers were wounded in the incident; both the hostage and the suspect sustained injuries. Officers tried to save the juvenile but both he and the suspect died. The 16-year-old remains in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

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Hilary Rodela

Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.