Fatal Shooting Cause Remains Unclear After Public Review
Officials cannot determine if police or a father fired the fatal shots during the February 3, 2026, standoff.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Violence
Investigators have been unable to determine whether police or a father fired the shots that killed 3-year-old Kentre Baker during a February 3, 2026, standoff in Las Vegas. A Clark County public fact-finding review conducted this week examined the confrontation on South Maryland Parkway, which also resulted in the death of 28-year-old Quinton Baker.
Why it matters
The case remains a point of local concern as the child's mother explores a wrongful death lawsuit against the department. The findings underscore the complexities of police-involved shootings where officers and suspects engage with firearms in close proximity.
Medical examiners documented that the 3-year-old child suffered an intermediate-range wound to the buttocks and a contact wound to the head. Official reports indicate the confrontation occurred in the 8400 block of South Maryland Parkway after a 1:19 a.m. domestic disturbance call.
The players
Damon O'Donnell
An LVMPD officer who fired two rounds during the February 3 confrontation.
Jonathan Lowe
An LVMPD officer who fired three rounds during the February 3 confrontation.
Kentre Baker
The 3-year-old victim who died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Quinton Baker
The 28-year-old father who died during the shooting incident.
The details
During the February incident, officers Damon O'Donnell and Jonathan Lowe fired five total rounds after they observed the father holding his son while pointing a handgun. Autopsy results classified the child's death as a homicide, but the forensic analysis could not distinguish which party caused the fatal injuries. The mother of the child is currently reviewing options for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Timeline
February 3, 2026: Police responded to a domestic disturbance at 1:19 a.m.
February 4, 2026: Medical examiners performed the autopsy on the child.
October 29, 2026: Clark County held a public fact-finding review of the case.
Beyond the Strip
This case follows the established protocol of the Clark County Police Fatality Public Fact-Finding Review process. This review serves as the standard local mechanism for assessing deaths resulting from police interactions, intended to provide transparency beyond internal investigations.
Residents following this case should monitor civil court filings for updates regarding the threatened wrongful death lawsuit. Official transcripts and findings from the October 29 fact-finding review are part of the public record for those seeking additional details.
The takeaway
The investigation remains central to local discussions regarding police use-of-force policies and child safety during domestic disturbances. Residents should track the development of the potential lawsuit for further legal conclusions regarding the shooting.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
