Metro seeks assistance in 2007 murder case

On April 28, 2007 at approximately 11:54 p.m., L.V.M.P.D. Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Reno Ave. and Gypsum Reefs Street to investigate a report of a male lying in the roadway. Arriving officers and medical personnel located the victim and determined he was deceased from apparent trauma not related to a traffic accident. The Clark County Coroner’s Office later identified the victim as Byron Harris, a white male adult, 54 years of age, of Las Vegas.

At the time of the attack Harris was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and was riding a yellow “beach cruiser” style bicycle.

Currently no suspects have been identified in this case, and detectives are seeking the public’s assistance.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at (702) 828-3521 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit http://www.crimestoppersofnv.com/. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Metro seeks murder suspects

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section is investigating a murder and attempted murder which occurred at apartments located in the 3800 block of Wynn Road. On September 19th, 2010 at 12:25 a.m., a group of males were walking on Viking Road, west of Wynn Road when they were approached by two male suspects asking about a party. A short time later the suspects confronted the group a second time. At this time one of the suspects produced a firearm and began shooting, striking a 19 year old male and an unarmed security guard. The security guard suffered non life threatening injuries. The 19 year old male expired from his wounds.

The suspects are described as two black males, 16-20 years of age, wearing red clothing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Homicide Section at 828-3521 or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com. Tips directly leading to an arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Manhunt Monday - Hilton Hopkinson and Jessica Pinzon

On June 29, 2010, police say Hilton Hopkinson and an accomplice, Jessica Pinzon, were part of a gang related homicide in Hollywood, California. Hopkinson fired multiple rounds into a passing vehicle driven by the victim. As the victim drove away Hopkinson kept firing, narrowly missing three other occupants of the vehicle. The victim died from his injuries, and Hopkinson and Pinzon are currently wanted for Murder.

Hilton Hopkinson is a Hispanic male adult, 18 years of age, standing 6'1" tall and weighing approximately 190 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He sometimes goes by the street name “El Demente.” Police say Hopkinson is a member of a violent California street gang who call themselves “Mara Salvatrucha” or “MS-13".

Jessica Pinzon is a Hispanic female adult, 31 years of age, standing 4'11" tall and weighing approximately 170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. She sometimes goes by the street names “Dreamer” and "L.A. Dreamer”, and has a tattoo on the back, left side, of her neck.

Police say both Hopkinson and Pinzon are known to be in the Las Vegas area. They should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone with any information concerning the location of Hilton Hopkinson or Jessica Pinzon should immediately contact the L.V.M.P.D. Fugitive detail at 828-3578 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555

Manhunt Monday - Billy Louis Pattillo

On April 1, 2010, Metro was called to the area near the intersection of East Carey Avenue and Nellis Boulevard to investigate a reported shooting. An unknown white male adult had fired an unknown type firearm into a white compact vehicle, severely injuring a passenger. That victim was transported to an area hospital, where he died a few days later.

An investigation into this crime has led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Billy Louis Pattillo, charging him with murder with a deadly weapon.

It is believed Pattillo travels between Las Vegas and Pahrump, and may be attempting to hide out in either city. Billy Louis Pattillo should be considered armed and dangerous.  Billy Louis Pattillo is a white male adult, 28 y.o.a., standing 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 130 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Pattillo has numerous scars and tattoo’s including:

• Three dots on his left elbow,
• The name “Billy” on his abdomen,
• Seven scars on his left arm, and
• A ½” scar above his right eye.

Prior to this event Pattillo’s criminal history included arrests for obstructing a public officer, and carrying a concealed weapon.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Billy Louis Pattillo should contact the L.V.M.P.D. Violent Crimes Section at 828-5634, or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

Manhunt Monday - Jesus Mungia

On July 2, 2008 Metro Homicide Detectives responded to the 6700 block of Mangrum Circle in the Southwest part of Las Vegas. There detectives discovered an Asian female deceased in the rear seat of a vehicle, suffering from apparent blunt force trauma to the head. Metro’s investigation determined the deceased female was the victim of domestic violence, and identified Jesus Roberto Mungia as the suspect in this crime.


Jesus Roberto Mungia is a Hispanic male adult, 32 yeas of age, standing 5'8" tall and weighing approximately 190 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his abdomen, chest, neck, and both arms. Mungia’s last known address was in the 4200 block of Rochelle in Las Vegas.

Prior to this event Mungia has no known record within Metro’s jurisdiction.

Mungia is currently wanted for one count each of:

• First Degree Kidnaping with a Deadly Weapon and
• Murder with a Deadly Weapon

Jesus Roberto Mungia should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Jesus Roberto Mungia should immediately contact the L.V.M.P.D. Criminal

Apprehension Team at 828-5065 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555, where you can remain anonymous and may earn a cash reward.