An alleged gang member accused of being involved in four separate killings in Las Vegas recently made an appearance in court. According to police documents, Michael Coleman, a member of the Rollin’ 60s Crips gang, was allegedly hired to carry out these killings as part of an elaborate loan scheme orchestrated by another man named Carl Chester. Coleman is said to have tracked his victims with Chester before ambushing and shooting them.
During his initial court appearance, Coleman was ordered to remain in custody without bail by Justice of the Peace Rebecca Saxe. The Clark County District Attorney, Steve Wolfson, mentioned that they would consider seeking the death penalty for Coleman due to the seriousness of the charges against him.
The victims of these killings include Benjamin McCarty Jr., Marcus Larry, William Hill Jr., and Kidada Stewart. Each victim was targeted for different reasons, ranging from owed debts to gang affiliations. Chester, who was also involved in the criminal activities, was killed by members of Hill’s family outside a trampoline park.
Investigators found evidence linking Coleman and Chester to the killings through cellphone records and GPS information from trackers they used. Coleman is facing charges of attempted murder, three counts of murder with a deadly weapon, and three counts of conspiracy to commit murder. He is scheduled to appear in court again soon.
The involvement of multiple gangs and criminal enterprises in these tragic events sheds light on the complex and dangerous world of gang violence in Las Vegas. The impact of these crimes extends beyond just the victims themselves, affecting their families and communities as well. It serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat gang activity and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
