Man Arrested for Las Vegas Strip Double Murder Claims Self-Defense

Manuel Ruiz, 41, has been charged with two counts of murder after fatally shooting Rodney Finley, 44, and Tanisha Finley, 43, on the Las Vegas Strip. Ruiz claims he acted in self-defense, believing the Finleys were armed and about to shoot him, although police confirmed the victims were unarmed and both suffered gunshot wounds to the head. The incident appears to stem from a long-running social media feud between Ruiz and Rodney Finley, both of whom were YouTube content creators known for streaming their activities live. The fatal shooting was captured on a live stream from Finley's YouTube channel, showing Ruiz drawing a gun and firing multiple shots. Following the shooting, Ruiz fled the scene, discarded his clothing and weapon, but later turned himself in to police. Surveillance footage and witness testimony provide evidence of the event, while Ruiz's wife reported receiving threats related to their online activities.