HOMICIDE VICTIM WAS A NICE, EASY-GOING GUY, POLICE SAY
Metro’s Bolden Area Command regularly hosts similar community events at the church, 6501 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
A volunteer records a message from an official and uploads it on the substation’s social media accounts.
In the past, balloons have been released as family members have emotionally pleaded for the public to help ease their pain. Once, a shy little girl snuggled her head on her grandmother’s stomach, asking why her dad had to die.
Lucas’ loved ones didn’t attend the Dec. 13 ceremony, but Officer Chad Bakerdid.
Baker, a 20-year Metro veteran, who also held a poster, recalled regular encounters with Lucas, whom he described as easily approachable and nice.
With the mentality of an oldschool cop — walking the streets and interacting with the small central valley community — Baker would also ride his cruiser with the windows down and talk to Lucas on the street or at the market. He was also a responding officer when the fatal gunshots were reported.
Lucas’ friendly nature meant he always hung around with groups of people, and they might know more than they let on during the initial investigation, Baker said.
“He was a good guy,” Baker said.
After a prayer, attendees surrounded the tree. Some held to their posters as they knotted the yellow string to a branch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro at 702828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppesrofnv.com.