LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — The man accused of shooting and killing an 11-year-old boy on the 215 could face the death penalty.

The incident occurred on Nov. 14 on the 215 Southern Beltway at Gibson Road , where two vehicles were engaged in an altercation.

Tyler Matthew Johns, 22, is accused of shooting and killing Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria, who was in the back of the car on his way to school when the incident happened.

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The death penalty has been submitted for review, prosecutors announced during an arraignment on Dec. 11.

Johns will appear in court on Jan. 8 for his next arraignment.

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