DailyKenn.com — Steven Lucchesi, 39, was shot and killed during a confrontation with his tenant on May 29 in Las Vegas. Authorities say the tenant, 36-year-old Christopher Rainey, opened fire on Lucchesi after being served an eviction notice.
Police responded to a report of gunfire around 4:45 p.m. on North Campbell Road. When officers arrived, they found Lucchesi lying face-down with multiple gunshot wounds to his back. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say Lucchesi had been attempting to evict Rainey from the home they shared. A third roommate reportedly witnessed the shooting and told police that tensions had been building for some time. The same witness described Rainey as reclusive and possibly mentally unstable.
Rainey was taken into custody without incident shortly after the shooting. Officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun from his waistband, and additional ammunition was found in his backpack. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center and charged with open murder and assault with a deadly weapon.
The Clark County Coroner confirmed that Lucchesi died from multiple gunshot wounds to the back. Investigators said the fatal shots were fired while Lucchesi was already lying face-down in the kitchen.
Authorities continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses. Rainey remains jailed without bond, and a preliminary court hearing is scheduled for later this month.
Sources:
Las Vegas Review‑Journal – “Las Vegas landlord fatally shot had multiple gunshot wounds in his back”
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