Mychael Thompson, 38, faces open murder charges with a deadly weapon enhancement after allegedly shooting his longtime friend and temporary roommate Antwon Watson on February 12, 2026, in a Las Vegas apartment parking lot on the 4800 block of Spencer Street. Watson, a father of five expecting another child, had moved in about a month prior while awaiting his own housing; the two argued after Thompson, drunk from overnight partying, accused him of an affair with Thompson’s girlfriend.
Incident Details
Around 10 a.m., after a heated chest-to-chest confrontation indoors, Thompson fired a single 9mm Luger shot as Watson ran toward the door. His girlfriend, sheltering her three children inside, heard the gunshot, smelled gunpowder, then found Watson dying near a dumpster; Thompson had fled. Neighbor security footage captured the accusation and scuffle; police later found matching 9mm cartridges in Thompson’s pocket.
Victim and Family Reaction
Antwon Watson trusted Thompson as a close pal, staying temporarily until late February. Daughters Faith, Hope, and Destiny expressed profound betrayal and grief, hoping for life imprisonment amid family devastation. Watson died at Sunrise Hospital; no prior physical fight justified the shooting per witnesses.
Arrest and Legal Status
Tracked via his vehicle, Thompson was captured miles away and held without bail after a judge’s February 13 order. He shifted stories in custody—from denying presence to vague excuses—showing little seriousness, per detectives. Court set for February 18; motive tied solely to jealousy-fueled rage.
