Eddie Wide III’s Life Cut Short: Former University Athlete and Juvenile Probation Officer Killed Acquaintance Then Himself in Las Vegas Shooting

Las Vegas — The tight-knit communities of Utah and southern Nevada are still trying to make sense of a sudden, devastating event that took place Thursday evening in northwest Las Vegas, where two men — one a respected juvenile probation officer — died in what police are calling an apparent murder-suicide. What seemed like a routine gathering of friends turned into a tragedy that’s left families, colleagues and neighbors searching for answers.

Around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers were called to a home on the 4500 block of North Vogue Street, near West Craig Road and North Tenaya Way, after reports of gunshots. Inside, they found two men suffering from severe gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene; the other was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified the victims Friday as 36-year-old Daniel Sheahan and 37-year-old Eddie Wide III of Henderson. Authorities said Sheahan died of multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide. Wide died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Law enforcement officials say the incident began as a verbal disagreement before escalating into deadly violence.

Wide was no ordinary neighbor — he had spent more than a decade serving the community. Since 2014, he worked as a juvenile probation officer with Clark County, helping young people navigate some of the hardest moments of their lives. Friends and colleagues remember him as dedicated and compassionate, someone who often went beyond his job description to support troubled youth toward stability and success.

Before his career in public service, Wide was a standout athlete. A former University of Utah student, he played collegiate sports with pride, earning praise from teammates and coaches not just for his physical talent but for his leadership and character. Those qualities followed him into his professional life, where he became a mentor to many who struggled with the consequences of poor decisions and systemic challenges.

The news of his involvement in such a violent incident has left many reeling. For people who saw Wide only as a role model and community leader, the contrast between the life he built and the way it ended is hard to reconcile. Social media tributes poured in Friday and Saturday, with classmates and former colleagues highlighting his empathy, hard work, and the genuine care he showed to young people who crossed his path.

Details about Sheahan, the other victim, are still coming into focus. Law enforcement said he was visiting a friend at the residence when the dispute began, and police continue to investigate what exactly triggered the fatal confrontation. His family, like Wide’s, is grieving the sudden loss of someone taken far too soon.

As detectives sift through evidence and interview witnesses, the community is left with a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change. Those who knew Wide encourage others to remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the countless moments of encouragement, support and humanity he offered throughout his years of service.