A Clark County grand jury has indicted a Las Vegas man accused of fatally shooting his mother and sister nearly one year ago, according to court records obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators.
Jacob Lister, 27, faces charges in connection with the deaths of Deborah Lister and Ashton Lister following a shooting at the family’s southwest Las Vegas home in July 2025. The case will now continue through the district court process.
Indictment
A grand jury recently returned an indictment against Jacob Lister, allowing the criminal case to move forward in Clark County District Court.
Lister remains in custody without bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
An indictment is a formal accusation that allows prosecution to proceed and is not a determination of guilt.
Incident
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred on July 27, 2025, at the family’s home near Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.
Investigators allege that Lister fatally shot his mother, Deborah Lister, and his sister, Ashton Lister, during the incident.
Police responded to the residence and began an investigation into the shooting.
Arrest
Authorities said Lister was arrested shortly after the incident.
According to police, officers located him in a truck with a former co-worker whom he had contacted for assistance after the shooting.
He was taken into custody without further incident.
| Case Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Jacob Lister, 27 |
| Victims | Deborah Lister and Ashton Lister |
| Incident Date | July 27, 2025 |
| Location | Near Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road |
| Investigating Agency | Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department |
| Case Status | Indicted, awaiting court proceedings |
Investigation
According to an arrest report, Lister made several statements during his interview with investigators.
Police said he described what officers characterized as paranoid beliefs, including claims that his phone had been monitored and that he was being targeted by the government, law enforcement, and the Internal Revenue Service.
The arrest report also states that Lister told investigators he woke up on the morning of the shooting remembering incidents of sexual abuse that he said he had experienced.
Those statements are contained in police documents and have not been evaluated in court.
Court
Lister remains jailed without bail while the criminal case proceeds.
He is scheduled to appear in Clark County District Court, where future hearings will address the charges and other legal matters.
As with all criminal proceedings, the indictment represents allegations brought by prosecutors. Lister is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The case continues to move through the Nevada court system following the grand jury’s decision to indict. Additional information may become available as court proceedings continue and evidence is presented during future hearings.
FAQs
Who was indicted in the case?
Jacob Lister, 27, was indicted by a grand jury.
When did the shooting happen?
The incident occurred on July 27, 2025.
Where did the shooting occur?
Near Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road.
Who were the victims?
Deborah Lister and Ashton Lister.
What is the current status of the case?
Lister remains jailed awaiting court proceedings.
