Las Vegas man accused of shooting at gay neighbors in alleged hate crime

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man allegedly shot at his neighbors for being gay, saying in part, “I hope you [expletives] die,” according to documents the 8 News Now Investigators obtained Monday.

Larry Walraven, 75, faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with a hate crime enhancement, records said.

On April 25, Walraven allegedly shot at his neighbor “due to their sexual orientation,” documents said. The incident happened near Main Street and Bonanza Road north of downtown, according to records.

The victim had called 911, saying he was standing outside when Walraven “provided a black, revolver handgun and pointed it at [him],” documents said. “After Walraven pointed the handgun, he fired four rounds at [the victim] with none of the rounds making contact with [him].”

After allegedly firing the weapon, Walraven reportedly said, “I’m going to kill you [expletive] [expletives],” using a homophobic slur.

Police later arrested Walraven. They identified the weapon as a BB gun. While in custody, Walraven told officers “he had no clue what happened” and he was inside his home all night taking care of his mother, documents said.

Walraven is on parole on a habitual criminal offense, records said. A preliminary hearing in his new case was scheduled for May 15. Because of his parole violation, Walraven will remain in custody without bail.

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