Local Las Vegas

Coroner identifies man in murder-suicide

(Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

More Stories

The Rolling Stones perform during their “Hackney Diamonds” tour at Allegiant Stad ...

At 80, Mick Jagger sprints through Rolling Stones’ return to Las Vegas

Police lights. (File/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Motorcyclist dies after striking curb, palm tree in Centennial Hills

A graduate wears a custom mortar board during UNLV spring graduation commencement exercises at ...

UNLV holds spring commencement ceremony — PHOTOS

Mayor Carolyn Goodman and husband Oscar greet Miss Rodeo Nevada 2024 Annemarie Vogedes during t ...

Helldorado Days Parade celebrates Las Vegas heritage — PHOTOS

By Cassandra Taloma Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 10, 2015 - 8:47 am

A man whose body was found with a 37-year-old man in an east valley mobile home Thursday after a murder-suicide has been identified.

Robert Ronald DeGroat, 68, of Las Vegas, died of a gunshot wound of the head, the Clark County coroner's office said. His death was ruled a suicide.

Robert was found with Chad Allen DeGroat, of Las Vegas, Thursday afternoon at 1322 S. Mojave Road, near Charleston Boulevard and Pecos Road, Las Vegas police said.

Chad was identified Friday and his death was ruled a homicide.

Police said Robert shot and killed Chad before turning the gun on himself.

Additional details on the relationship between the two was not immediately available.

Contact Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @CassandraTaloma

At 80, Mick Jagger sprints through Rolling Stones’ return to Las Vegas

By John Katsilometes / RJ

May 12, 2024 - 12:40 pm

The man who sang, “Time is on my side,” proved it is, and “What a drag it is, getting old,” proved it doesn’t need to be.

Motorcyclist dies after striking curb, palm tree in Centennial Hills

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 12, 2024 - 7:38 am

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Saturday night after striking a curb Saturday night.

UNLV holds spring commencement ceremony — PHOTOS

By Arlette Yousif / RJ

May 11, 2024 - 9:26 pm

UNLV celebrated its graduating class of spring 2024 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Helldorado Days Parade celebrates Las Vegas heritage — PHOTOS

May 11, 2024 - 3:02 pm

This year’s parade featured 107 entries, including horse groups, marching bands, car clubs, dance groups, service organizations and more.

Teenage boy fatally shot outside his house, police say

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

May 11, 2024 - 3:44 pm

Las Vegas police were investigating a killing in a central valley neighborhood.

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs during the first night of the U.S. leg of their &quo ...

Mick Jagger sweeps into famous Las Vegas restaurant

By John Katsilometes / RJ

May 11, 2024 - 11:30 am

Mick Jagger, in town for a concert at Allegiant Stadium, has been known to seek Las Vegas landmarks.

Las Vegas driver killed when car hits block wall in west valley

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 11, 2024 - 11:39 am

The car was southbound on South Jones Boulevard when it crashed into the wall.

The West Cheyenne Avenue near 215 Beltway. (FAST Cam)

2 Las Vegas officers suffer minor injuries in northwest valley crash

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 10, 2024 - 6:59 pm

The patrol vehicle struck the citizen’s vehicle, causing it to roll over.

Jacob Williams (Metropolitan Police Department)

Man arrested in Las Vegas’ Arts District burglaries

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 10, 2024 - 4:12 pm

A 33-year-old man suspected in a series of Arts District burglaries was taken into custody, according to a news release.

Man injured in Las Vegas crash a week ago dies

By Ricardo Torres-Cortez / RJ

May 10, 2024 - 4:09 pm

A passenger critically injured in a Las Vegas crash earlier this month has since died, the Metropolitan Police Department said Friday.