Joey Perry, 22, was fatally shot at Ian Deutch Memorial Park in Pahrump, Nevada, on the evening of Saturday, July 5, 2025. The shooting happened during a Movie in the Park event when a large fight, reportedly involving dozens of juveniles, broke out. Perry was attempting to break up the fight and sustained four gunshot wounds—three to his back and one to his neck. He was taken to Desert View Hospital by private vehicle and pronounced deceased there.

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office opened a homicide investigation and identified four suspects who were believed to have fled the scene in a red Chevrolet Camaro. Over the following days, suspects turned themselves in. Two men, 19-year-old Carlos Blakely and 18-year-old Anthony Aguilar, were charged with open murder and held without bail. A 17-year-old Anthony Aguilar and 19-year-old Fabian Ferrante were also being sought. A witness reported hearing what sounded like automatic gunfire before the vehicle sped away.

The community held a candlelight vigil on July 11 attended by over 200 people. Friends and family described Perry as selfless and protective, and a red heart was painted on the parking lot spot where he was killed before it was later paved over.

If anyone was at the July 5 event or has information about the shooting or the suspects, please share what is known.