Homeowner not charged for shooting, killing home invader

The homeowner who shot and killed an intruder at his home Thursday evening has not been charged and Las Vegas police continue to investigate possible accomplices involved in the home invasion.

The slaying occurred at 1845 Sycamore Trail, near Rancho and Vegas drives, about 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Police Lt. Lew Roberts said the homeowner, whom police did not identify, didn’t know the man who kicked open the door of his home. The men engaged in a scuffle before the homeowner shot and killed the intruder.

The Clark County coroner’s office identified the deceased as Mark Matthew McIsaac. The 48-year-old Henderson man died of a gunshot wound to the chest.

Roberts said the case will be reviewed by the district attorney’s office.

According to Clark County assessor’s office records, the home is owned by Richard Schwartz. A red pick-up truck was parked at the one-story, stucco home today but nobody answered the door.

Neighbor Royce Gubler said he has lived across the street from the man for about 20 years and said there hasn’t been suspicious or unusual activity in the neighborhood.

Gubler described his neighbor as a “good man” who lives alone and owns several adjacent lots. Gubler would not reveal his neighbor’s name, but said he was a poker player.

“I know he plays often,” he said.

Roberts said the homeowner and the suspect engaged in a fight in the front and back of the home. He said the homeowner used a revolver to shoot and kill the man inside the home.

Roberts wouldn’t say whether McIsaac has a criminal history in Las Vegas. Henderson police said McIsaac has no criminal history in their jurisdiction.

Gubler wasn’t home during the incident Thursday but said he thinks his neighbor acted lawfully.

“I’m glad it came out OK for the homeowner and not the bad guy,” he said. “He had the right to protect himself.”

Contact reporter Maggie Lillis at mlillis@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0279. �