Police say a 7-year-old boy reported his mother was hurt; two adults were found fatally shot.
LAS VEGAS, NV — A 31-year-old mother, identified by loved ones as Briana Flowers, and a man were found dead Wednesday morning inside a southwest Las Vegas home after her 7-year-old son called 911 to report she was injured, according to police.
The case is being investigated as a double homicide and remains active. Detectives said the call came in shortly after sunrise from a residence near South Durango Drive and Mountains Edge Parkway. Investigators emphasized they do not believe it was a murder-suicide and described the incident as isolated. Authorities have not announced any arrests or suspects. The boy, who is under 10, was the only other person in the home and is now with relatives. The deaths, and the child’s role in alerting first responders, have drawn heavy attention from neighbors, school officials and friends who gathered near the scene.
Officers and medical personnel arrived around 7:20 a.m. at the 8600 block of Rowland Bluff Avenue, where they found a woman and a man with life-threatening injuries. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. A homicide lieutenant later told reporters the child had called to say his mother was hurt and he needed help. Loved ones identified the woman as Flowers and said her son, Amill, woke up, found her unresponsive and dialed 911. “I just want Briana to know that her family loves her,” said Shatiera Davis, the child’s godmother. “We’re going to step up and make sure he has the foundation he needs.” Police said only three people were inside the home: the two adults and the child.
Investigators said both victims had been shot. Detectives noted prior calls to the residence but did not release details of those responses. Friends said Flowers recently sought help after a domestic violence incident and had reported feeling unsafe, including noticing someone outside her window. Loved ones added that friends had been staying with her off and on. Police at the scene described the case as pointing toward a domestic incident but stressed they are still building a timeline, canvassing the neighborhood and seeking search warrants for additional evidence. Officials said no weapon was immediately recovered and that the child was evaluated while authorities contacted child welfare and located relatives.
Neighbors in the Mountains Edge area said the street is typically quiet, with families who know each other from the nearby dog park and school events. A few residents recognized the boy from Halloween gatherings. School leaders from Thompson Elementary visited briefly after the street filled with patrol units and crime-scene tape. Late in the morning, the block remained closed to through traffic as detectives photographed the home, collected shell casings and checked nearby surveillance cameras. A patrol car idled near the intersection while small groups of residents spoke in hushed tones about the call, the boy’s age and the heavy police presence.
As of Saturday, no arrests had been announced and no suspect description was released. Detectives said early evidence indicates an isolated incident and that they do not believe the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. The Clark County coroner will officially identify the victims and determine the cause and manner of death. Police said they are processing the home, interviewing relatives and friends and reviewing prior calls for service tied to the address. If an arrest is made, prosecutors would determine charges and timing of a first court appearance. Officials said further updates would be provided when search warrants are executed and laboratory testing begins.
Outside the police tape, the scene alternated between quiet and tense. Around 9 a.m., a young boy with a blue Spider-Man blanket over his shoulders and a stuffed bear in his hands stood with officers near the curb, according to witnesses. Friends described Flowers as a devoted mother who loved planning themed birthdays. “She just wanted to see his smile,” Davis said. Another friend said a man had recently been staying with Flowers; relatives believe he may be the second person who died, though police have not publicly identified him. By midday, friends spoke about Flowers losing her mother last year and taking on more responsibility at home, while neighbors left flowers near the driveway.
Detectives are continuing interviews and evidence collection. The coroner’s office is expected to release formal identifications and autopsy findings in the coming days. Police said they will share the next update once search warrants are returned and key forensic results are in. For now, the case remains an open double homicide, with investigators focusing on events leading up to the 7:20 a.m. emergency call on Wednesday.
Author note: Last updated January 31, 2026.