Robbers Kill Vegas Tire Dealership Employee

An early morning robbery of a North Las Vegas tire dealership yesterday left an employee dead and another man injured.

The store employee was shot and killed in the apparent botched robbery. Police reports say that two Hispanic men entered the store at 6 a.m. brandishing guns, and forced the two men into the store restroom where the robber attempted to tie them up.

Apparently, police say, there was a struggle that resulted in the shooting.

The would-be robbers escaped empty handed and Las Vegas police are still looking for the pair, described as being in their early 20s.

The dealership – Llantera del Norte – remained open for business after the shooting, leaving many of the employees disturbed. According to reports, the tire shop remains open 24 hours a day.

Las Vegas police say they think the robbers intended to not only take money but also clear out tires, wheels and other items from the store.

Media reports say the store manager said he is looking at possibly getting surveillance cameras or changing to normal daytime business hours.

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.