In a tragic incident in North Las Vegas, Markeem Benson, 33, turned himself in to authorities on December 22, 2024, following the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Renise Wolfe, 33. According to reports, Benson's father called 911 at 10:16 a.m. on the day of the incident, stating that his son wanted to confess to the crime. Officers responding to the scene discovered Wolfe with a gunshot wound in a nearby apartment. Benson claims that Wolfe confronted him with a gun during a struggle, leading to the fatal shooting [dd0f1eb2].
Surveillance footage revealed that gunshots were fired around 1:20 a.m. on December 22. Benson has a documented history of domestic violence and prior convictions for attempted robbery and home invasion, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding the incident. He was arraigned on December 26 and is currently being held without bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 30, 2025 [dd0f1eb2].
This case highlights ongoing issues related to domestic violence, as advocates continue to call for increased awareness and prevention measures to protect victims in similar situations. The community remains shaken by the violence, and local authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward [dd0f1eb2].