LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The FBI raised a reward for information leading to the arrest of a 27-year-old accused of the shooting death of his girlfriend, Tabatha Tozzi.
On April 22, officials say Oswaldo Nathanahel Perez-Sanchez shot and killed 26-year-old Tozzi inside a northwest Las Vegas home near Alta and Cimarron. After the shooting, police say Perez-Sanchez carjacked a witness and fled the scene.
Tozzi was transported to UMC Hospital, where she died a few days later.
On April 26, a state warrant was issued for his arrest in the Justice Court.
According to the FBI, he's charged with open murder with the use of a deadly weapon or tear gas, coercion constituting domestic violence with threat or use of physical force, robbery with the use of a deadly weapon or tear gas and grand larceny of a motor vehicle.
Investigators believe Perez-Sanchez has ties to or may have visited Southern California and Mexico. Initially, information leading to his arrest was set at $10k.
Recently, friends and family united to call for Tozzi's justice in front of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters.
Tozzi's mother, Regina Lacerda, spoke to our Ryan Ketcham and Alyssa Bethencourt.
"I know that the justice is not going to bring my daughter to me, but I need to do this," Lacerda said. "I'm going to end with this: I'm going to fight until my last breath. I'm going to be here, fighting for justice."
LVMPD says this case continues to be a priority and its supporting federal partners.
Police said if you have any information, you can contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. In Las Vegas, that phone number is 702-385-1281. You can also submit tips online here. The LVMPD Homicide Section can be contacted by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
