LAS VEGAS - Police arrested Keonte Jones on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in the death of a homeless man last month.The Las Vegas Metro Police Department said 55-year-old Larry Coner approached Jones on June 20 asking for money, KVVU reported.Jones, 28, allegedly told Coner that he’d pay him $6 if he could land a backflip.
Police said Jones livestreamed Coner’s attempts on social media.RELATED: 3 arrested in shooting death of father crossing street with daughterOn his third try, Coner landed on his neck, suffering a spinal injury.
Police said the camera captured Jones laughing and instructing bystanders not to call for medical help.Paramedics eventually arrived to take Coner to a local hospital.