Teenagers Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Retired Police Chief Andreas Probst

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Written By Blue & Gold NLR Team

 

 

This tragic case involves the death of Andreas Andy Probst, a retired police chief who was fatally struck while cycling in Las Vegas in August 2023. Two teenagers, Jesus Ayala, 19, and Jzamir Keys, 16 at the time, have been charged with murder and other offenses related to the hit-and-run.

Ayala has been found unfit to stand trial and was moved to a psychiatric facility for evaluation and treatment. His case is on hold while doctors assess his competency.

Both teens pleaded not guilty, but the incident drew significant attention due to the disturbing video that shows the teens laughing and encouraging the crash as they recorded it.

In the video, Ayala is seen driving the stolen car that hit Probst, while Keys filmed the horrific act.

After the hit, the teens fled the scene, but Ayala was arrested later that day, displaying a lack of remorse, even boasting that he’d receive only minor consequences due to his age.

Days later, Keys was also arrested after sharing the footage on social media, which circulated widely.

This case has sparked outrage due to the cruelty displayed and the lack of remorse, as well as the social media aspect that amplified the crime.

 

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