Former Real Estate Agent Shoots Las Vegas Pastor, Wife In Front Of Children
A tragic incident unfolded when a dispute between neighbors escalated into a murder of a beloved pastor in front of his children.
On Dec. 19, 36-year-old Joe Junio allegedly shot and killed Grace Point Church pastor Nick Davi, 46. His wife, Sarah Davi, was also shot but survived, according to the Daily Mail.
Sarah filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Junio, who’s now facing charges of open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder with a deadly weapon, two charges of child abuse involving a deadly weapon, and discharging of a firearm where a person might be endangered, 8 News Now reports.
The Daily Mail reports that Junio allegedly harassed the family for many weeks, engaging in disturbing activities like “throwing feces on their backyard, flooding their home, and issuing threats after the Davis complained to the gated community’s homeowner’s association.”
Details About The Deadly Shooting That Killed Las Vegas Pastor
According to 8 News Now, North Las Vegas Police went to the 6600 block of Lookout Lodge Lane near Decatur Boulevard and Centennial Parkway on Dec. 29 around 4:20 p.m. after receiving reports of shootings. The alleged suspect shot Las Vegas pastor Nick Davi in the abdomen, and officials pronounced him dead at the hospital. Sarah Davi had non-life-threatening injuries, according to Fox 5. The children were also in the car while the attack unfolded.
One of the children recorded the gruesome attack while they were inside the car. Junio did not have a license or permit to carry a firearm. Fox 5 reports that Junio, “borrowed it from someone.”
According to a story about unemployment benefits from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Joe Junio worked as a real estate agent and possibly a taxi driver. Fox 5 also reports the Junio was licensed with the Nevada Real Estate Division.
Nick Davi: Pastor At Grace Point Church
In a GoFundMe for the Davi family, the summary on the webpage says, “At the age of 46, Nick maintained close friendships with his Riverhead High School and Tampa University friends. He touched the lives of countless people in his short time with us. We are all shocked and saddened by this senseless tragedy.”
During Davi’s memorial service, another pastor at the church Ty Neal said, “There’s just things in life that don’t make sense. Like I don’t know about you all, but I’ve been trying to have a category in my mind for this situation, and I can’t find it.”
“This moment is a great reminder that evil is still prevalent and present in this world . . .” Neal said. “These are these moments where we as a family, we do this thing called grieve and lament.”
