A night that was supposed to bring people together for Las Vegas’ popular First Friday event reportedly turned deadly after a fight broke out and gunfire erupted, leaving one teenager dead and two others injured.
Now, a 17-year-old suspect is sitting behind bars and facing serious charges after investigators connected him to the shooting.
According to police, the incident happened on October 2, 2026, during the First Friday event in downtown Las Vegas. Authorities said a fight broke out around 10:17 p.m. near South Main Street and West Charleston Boulevard.
What started as an altercation allegedly escalated when a firearm was pulled out.
Police say shots were fired into the group, striking three teenagers.
One of the victims, identified as 15-year-old Carth Onasi Jacobs-Rodgers, was killed in the shooting. Two other teenagers were also wounded but survived.
The shooting sent people scrambling as police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
Investigators began working to identify the person they believed was responsible. Authorities eventually arrested 17-year-old Issac Manriquez in connection with the shooting.
Manriquez was initially booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall. He is facing charges connected to the death of Jacobs-Rodgers as well as the two other shooting victims.
The charges include murder and two counts of attempted murder, with deadly-weapon allegations attached.
But the case quickly became bigger than a typical juvenile proceeding.
Authorities are moving the case into the adult court system, meaning Manriquez could face much more serious consequences if convicted.
Then came the latest development.
During a court appearance on October 8, Manriquez was ordered to remain in custody without bail.
The decision means he will remain behind bars while the case moves forward instead of being released while awaiting his next court proceedings.
His next court appearance was delayed until Tuesday.
The shooting has brought renewed attention to violence involving young people, particularly when large public events attract thousands of people.
First Friday is a major monthly event in downtown Las Vegas, bringing crowds together for art, music, food and entertainment. The shooting has now added a disturbing chapter to an event that is normally known for bringing the community together.
Police have not suggested that the shooting was random. Investigators say the violence followed a fight involving the people who were present.
Exactly what led to the confrontation and what happened immediately before the gunfire remains part of the investigation and court proceedings.
The allegations against Manriquez are serious, but it is important to remember that an arrest and criminal charges are not a conviction. Prosecutors will have to prove their case in court, and Manriquez is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty.
For the family of Jacobs-Rodgers, however, the investigation has already resulted in an unimaginable loss.
A 15-year-old teenager who was attending an event in downtown Las Vegas will not be going home.
Two other young victims are also left dealing with injuries from the shooting.
As the case moves into adult court, more details are expected to come out about what happened that night, what allegedly sparked the confrontation and what evidence investigators say connects Manriquez to the shooting.
For now, the 17-year-old remains locked up without bail as prosecutors prepare to move forward with the case.
One night at a packed Las Vegas event turned into a deadly shooting investigation — and now a teenager is facing a murder charge that could change the rest of his life.
[IN COURT] 17-year-old held without bail after arrest for First Friday shooting
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