Tragic Incident at Rio Las Vegas Involving Mother and Daughter

Tragic Event Unfolds at Rio Las Vegas

An unsettling incident occurred over the weekend at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, involving a mother and her daughter who had come to the city for a dance competition. Authorities were called to the scene following reports regarding the well-being of the two.

Details of the Murder-Suicide

The hotel staff found both individuals deceased early Sunday afternoon after family members had reached out to the property concerned about their whereabouts. Initial police investigations suggest a murder-suicide scenario, where the mother is believed to have fatally shot her daughter before taking her own life.

Investigation Insights

Lieutenant Robert Price of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shared that no clear motive has yet been established. However, a note discovered at the location might help clarify the reasons behind the tragedy. The police expressed their sympathies and noted that there was little more they could have done in preventing the event.

Victims and Circumstances

The daughter was identified as a pre-teen member of the Utah Xtreme Cheer team, named Addi Smith. Her mother was in her mid-thirties. Prior to discovering the bodies, law enforcement had attempted a welfare check following a request and visited their room at approximately 10:43 a.m. Despite knocking for around 15 minutes, they were unable to enter due to no signs of distress or emergency.

Ongoing Investigation

The LVMPD continues to investigate the case and plans to release further information in the coming days as more details emerge.