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Man Accused of Killing Tourist Makes Court Appearance13 August 2000LAS VEGAS, NEVADA—Sept. 13, 2000 – As reported by The Associated Press: “Prosecutors were given more time Tuesday to file formal charges against the man accused of killing a tourist when he fired shots during a struggle with security guards at Harrah's hotel-casino. ”Stephen Mullen, 32, made a brief appearance Tuesday in Justice Court. He is facing possible charges of murder and assault following Friday's shooting that also injured a security guard. ”….An alleged accomplice, 31-year-old Michael Frimmel, faces lesser charges in connection with the incident. He did not appear in court. ”The two men were approached by Harrah's security guards at about 1:20 a.m. Friday after being recognized as suspects in a number of petty thefts from gamblers. Mullen tried to run but was tackled by several security guards. Police say he fired two shots during a struggle. ”Heather M. Vitarelli, 29, was struck in the back and died at the scene. ”…Frank Willis, a 43-year-old security guard, was hit in the stomach with the second bullet. He has since been released from University Medical Center…” |