On February 3, 2026, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers fatally shot 28-year-old Quentin Baker and his 3-year-old son, Kentre Baker, during a domestic violence response outside a residence on South Maryland Parkway.
Incident Details
A 911 call from Raneka Pate reported Baker threatening to kill her and their son if police approached; he allegedly assaulted her and a friend while attempting to take the child. Bodycam footage shows Baker approaching officers carrying Kentre with a Glock 43X pointed at the child’s chest, ignoring commands to stop or drop the gun—he demanded to see Pate and said he would kill himself. Officers Jonathan Low (3 rounds) and Daymon O’Donnell (2 rounds) fired as Baker advanced; he simultaneously discharged his weapon five times.
Casualties and Evidence
Kentre suffered three close-range headshots—two confirmed from Baker’s gun—and died at a hospital after an officer carried him 325 yards for aid; Baker died on scene. One ricochet struck an officer’s foot (minor injury); ballistics/autopsy are pending for the third child wound. Baker faced potential charges of murder, child abuse, and domestic violence if alive.​
Investigation and Disputes
LVMPD’s review is ongoing with no officer charges; former Lt. Randy Sutton deemed the response justified given the imminent threat. Pate disputes police claims, insisting Baker was unarmed and decrying excessive force amid heavy gunfire. For support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.
