The woman who allegedly abandoned a little girl in a Wynn Las Vegas restroom last week was identified by Metro police Thursday. She is Mariam Ramos, 26, police told multiple local news organizations.
Mariam Ramos, right, is shown with a child who is believed to be her daughter. Las Vegas Metro police are searching for Ramos, who allegedly left the little girl at the Wynn Las Vegas last week. The little girl is healthy and officers recently brought her some gifts. (Image: Las Vegas Metro via
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The woman’s identity was released by police after an extensive investigation following the Dec. 29 incident. Officers continued to search for her late Thursday.
3-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed While Walking With Mother in Las Vegas
On 12/17/20 at 7:45 AM EST
A 3-year-old boy has been shot and killed while out with his mother in Las Vegas, police said.
The unnamed child was with a group of adults in the east of the city, close to Charleston and Nellis boulevards, when a firearm was discharged.
The young boy was rushed to hospital, but died from his injuries.
Police said no immediate arrests had been made, but an investigation had been launched and further interviews were taking place.
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Lt. David Valenta, of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, said officers were called at 7:06 p.m. to the Pacific Legends Apartments after receiving a call from a woman reporting that a toddler had been shot.