HENDERSON (KTNV) — A man was killed after firing a gun at Henderson police officers who returned fire on Monday morning, police said.
Police asked the public to avoid the area of St. Rose Parkway and Eastern Avenue, where the shooting occurred.
Officers were called to the area at approximately 6:50 a.m. on a report of a suspicious person who was seen carrying a firearm, department officials said.
"Preliminarily, the suspect was not compliant with officers and subsequently fled from officers causing a foot pursuit," according to HPD.
Officials say the man discharged a firearm at officers, who returned fire. The suspect was hit by gunfire and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police later confirmed he had died.
A police officer was injured, as well, and transported to an area hospital for treatment. HPD officials described the officer's condition as "stable."
The area where the shooting happened is near St. Rose Dominican Hospital and multiple large commercial shopping centers.
Traffic cameras in the area showed both directions of Eastern Avenue were closed from St. Rose Parkway to Ione Road.
As of 8:30 a.m. Monday, police said the scene was still active. Members of the public were asked to continue avoiding the area, as the investigation is ongoing.
In a press release on Tuesday afternoon, North Las Vegas Police identified the officer who fired the weapon as Sergeant Paul Sanderson, an "18-year veteran on NLVPD." Sgt. Sanderson has been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation is underway.
