A police response to a reported domestic disturbance in Las Vegas early one morning resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy, prompting an ongoing investigation and raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the encounter. Authorities and family members have offered differing accounts of what occurred, and officials say the case remains under review.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on South Maryland Parkway following reports of a domestic incident involving a man identified as Quinton Baker and the child’s mother, Raneka Pate. Police stated that Baker later exited the apartment holding his son, Kentre, and that the situation escalated when commands were not followed. Authorities said gunfire occurred during the encounter, resulting in Baker’s death at the scene. Kentre was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Pate has disputed the police account, saying she witnessed the encounter from a patrol vehicle and believes the use of force was unnecessary. She has stated that Baker was holding their child and was not armed when officers fired. Her statements have drawn public attention as investigators work to reconcile witness accounts with official reports and other evidence.
The incident has left the family and community grieving while seeking clarity about what happened. Police officials have said the case is being reviewed according to department protocol, and additional details will be released once the investigation is complete. Family members have called for transparency as they cope with the loss and await further information.