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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas police officer and the suspect in a police shooting are dead Tuesday afternoon.
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Officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said dispatch received a call just before 4 p.m. about a person with a firearm at a business in the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue.
Police officers and drones were dispatched to the area. The caller told police the person was waving the firearm and “appeared to be intoxicated.”
Police said officers made contact with the suspect, and a gun battle started. FOX5 saw police investigating the shooting near Hacienda and Mountain Vista streets.
“A 30-year-old Las Vegas police officer was then worked on heroically by the Clark County Fire Department, other officers and EMS,” LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill said. “He was transported to UMC where nurses worked to save his life.”
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“Unfortunately, our officer has passed,” he said.
McMahill said the late officer was also a Marine veteran. He has been with Metro since November 2023.
Police said the suspect in the shooting also died at the scene.
The public is advised to avoid the area due to a large police presence.
No immediate information was available on the shooting.
“As you can imagine, I have lots of grieving police officers, a grieving community. I haven’t gotten to the scene yet; I came straight here. I came to see the officer and his family,” McMahill said.
The sheriff thanked the men and women of EMS, Clark County Fire, and nurses and doctors who tried to save his life.
Communities across Las Vegas are reacting to the loss.
Joe Lombardo said he and his wife are praying for the officer’s family.
“This evening, Nevada lost one of its own as a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer was killed in the line of duty,” he said in a statement. “Donna and I are praying for this officer’s family, loved ones, and every member of the Metro family as they mourn this heartbreaking loss. We will never forgett this officer’s sacrifice, and we will always stand with the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives to protect our community.”
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Community Reactions
- Chair of the Clark County Commission, Michael Naft: My deepest condolences are with the family of our fallen officer on the news of today’s unimaginable loss. We hold them and our entire LVMPD family close to our hearts at this incredibly painful time. Flags at county buildings will be lowered in his honor.
- Nevada State Police: The Nevada State Police extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer, and to our partners at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
- Clark County: A sad day for Las Vegas, Clark County and Southern Nevada. Sending condolences to all of LVMPD, the friends and family of this brave officer. Our thoughts are with you on this difficult evening.
- Back our Blue: It is with profound sadness that we report the shooting death of a@LVMPDOfficer this afternoon. Details are still coming in but please keep the entire department and our community in your prayers.
- Las Vegas Department of Public Safety: Today, we pause to honor a life dedicated to protecting others. The city of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety is deeply saddened by the loss of an LVMPD officer who gave their life in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family.
- Henderson Police: We stand with our LVMPD brothers and sisters and mourn the loss of the officer killed in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family, loved ones, friends, and all LVMPD during this incredibly difficult time. Rest easy-we have the watch from here.
This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.