
Arrest Made in Fatal Las Vegas Stabbing of Venezuelan Man
Las Vegas community mourns Yexon Lopez; suspect arrested in fatal stabbing. A wave of shock and sadness washed over the Las Vegas community following the fatal stabbing of young Venezuelan man, Yexon Lopez. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of Delvin Escalon Hernandez, 26, on May 14th in connection with the crime. "It's just awful," said Emiar Mendiola, a neighbor who spoke to Telemundo Las Vegas. "It's good they caught him, but it doesn't bring back Yexon." Another resident, Moises Iglesias, expressed anger and sadness, emphasizing the fear that such incidents instill in the community. Lopez's mother, Milixaidee Escalona, gave an exclusive interview, sharing her grief and hope for justice. The arrest offers a sense of closure for the community, but the pain of the loss remains.