Las Vegas Woman Charged After Fatal Stabbing on Del Rey
The suspect was taken into custody on October 22 following a domestic incident at a residence in the city.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Violence
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested a 53-year-old woman for the fatal stabbing of her husband at a residence on the 6700 block of Del Rey Avenue. The suspect, Naima Ahmadi, was hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries before being booked into the Clark County Detention Center.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severity of domestic violence incidents in our neighborhoods. Residents are reminded that local resources for support and reporting are available for those in crisis.
LVMPD responded to a stabbing report in the 6700 block of Del Rey Avenue at 5:34 a.m. The suspect, 53-year-old Naima Ahmadi, now faces a charge of open murder with a deadly weapon.
The players
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
The primary law enforcement agency investigating the fatal stabbing on Del Rey Avenue.
Naima Ahmadi
A 53-year-old woman charged with open murder with a deadly weapon in the death of her husband.
The details
Responding officers and medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene after determining the suspect had allegedly stabbed her husband before harming herself. Ahmadi was subsequently transported for treatment of non-life-threatening wounds. She is currently held at the Clark County Detention Center as the Homicide Section continues its investigation into the circumstances of the fatal encounter.
Timeline
5:34 a.m. on October 22, 2026: Police received a report of the stabbing.
Beyond the Strip
This incident follows the broader trends identified in the LVMPD annual statistical summary of domestic violence-related homicides. It marks another instance of localized fatal domestic violence within the city limits.
Anyone with information regarding this case or the events leading up to it can contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
The takeaway
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please reach out to emergency services or local advocates. Keep the LVMPD Homicide Section number 702-828-3521 on hand if you have details regarding investigations in your neighborhood.
Further reading
For more information on public safety, visit our Violence coverage.
