First Friday paused through year-end; suspect indicted in fatal shooting

Mayor Shelley Berkley says First Friday will remain paused through the end of 2026 while officials consider safety changes ahead of a possible January return; discussed measures such as age limits, curfew, and metal detectors are not settled policy. A grand jury indicted 17-year-old Isaac Menriquez in the fatal Oct. 2 shooting, adding a court milestone but no firm restart plan.