Levante Davidson Arrested in Decatur Homicide
The 32-year-old suspect is due in court on October 21 following the fatal October 4 shooting.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Violence
Police have arrested 32-year-old Levante Davidson for the October 4 shooting death of William Westry near the 300 block of South Decatur Boulevard. Investigators identified Davidson as the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage and confirming his identity through a witness.
Why it matters
The case highlights a violent incident that occurred in the city early this month, resulting in a homicide charge for the suspect. The legal process is now underway to determine the circumstances behind the shooting.
Crime scene analysts recovered seven 9mm cartridge cases and documented seven bullet impacts on the passenger door of the vehicle. The cause of death for the victim, William Westry, was confirmed as multiple gunshot wounds by the Clark County medical examiner.
The players
Levante Davidson
The 32-year-old suspect arrested and charged with one count of open murder with a deadly weapon.
William Westry
The victim who died from multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting on October 4.
The details
Police booked Levante Davidson into the Clark County Detention Center on October 14 following an investigation that utilized business surveillance video. Analysts found the victim deceased inside a vehicle, where bullet impacts were recorded on the passenger door. Davidson now faces one count of open murder with a deadly weapon.
Timeline
October 4, 2026: The shooting occurred near the 300 block of South Decatur Boulevard.
October 14, 2026: Levante Davidson was arrested by police.
October 21, 2026: Levante Davidson is scheduled to appear in court.
Beyond the Strip
This arrest follows the standard investigative and booking procedures established by the 2026 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department violent crime reporting protocols. The case mirrors common investigative patterns used in local homicide inquiries involving civilian surveillance footage.
This shooting occurred in the 300 block of South Decatur Boulevard, an area heavily trafficked by nearby business employees and residents. Drivers and local business owners should anticipate ongoing law enforcement activity as the court proceedings move forward.
The takeaway
Residents should monitor the upcoming court proceedings on October 21 for additional details regarding the prosecution. Tracking the outcomes of such local criminal cases remains a key metric for understanding public safety in the valley.
What happens next
Levante Davidson is scheduled for his initial court appearance on October 21, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit our violence coverage.
