Brad Serrano-Gutierrez

Karla Abarca was killed in Las Vegas after a stray bullet struck her head during an escalating shootout initiated by a driver allegedly high on “whippets.” The suspect, Francisco Chairez-Hernandez, confronted Brad Serrano-Gutierrez before firing. Later, Chairez-Hernandez returned to the crime scene and confessed that he went back to search for his ring.

Karla Abarca was killed by a stray bullet while sitting in a truck with her daughter, Lisa, at an intersection. The shooting occurred during a confrontation initiated by suspect Francisco Chairez-Hernandez, who allegedly inhaled nitrous oxide gas, or “whippets.” One of the rifle rounds fired during the altercation struck Abarca.