LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Metro officers shot an armed suspect on Wednesday afternoon, after he pointed a firearm at officers while attempting to flee.
The suspect is currently at Sunrise Hospital in "unknown condition," according to police.
Dispatchers initially received reports of a "male armed with a gun involved in a dispute with another male" in the 3200 block of North Nellis Boulevard at 3:35 p.m.
While the officers were en route to the scene, the suspect fled the area on foot and was spotted by an air unit near the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue. He then was seen "entering an unoccupied tow truck" and drove to the 5700 block of Baffy Circle, near Sahara and Sloan, police say.
The suspect was observed running into a residence, and arriving officers established a perimeter and determined the incident to be a barricade. Crisis negotiators and SWAT responded to the scene soon after.
Police say the suspect attempted to flee the house on a motorcycle but wrecked after being struck with "low-lethal options." The suspect then continued to flee on foot and drew his firearm, which prompted an officer to discharge his firearm.
"This is the 8th officer-involved shooting of 2023," Metro noted in a release. "Per LVMPD policy, the identity of the officers involved will be released after 48 hours."
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Force Investigation Team at 702-828-8452. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com
