Description
On July 21, 2026, at approximately 6:03 a.m., LVMPD Communications received a report of a physical altercation at a business located in the 5100 block of Boulder Highway. As an officer arrived, he heard a shot coming from the store and observed people running out. The officer approached the business and encountered a male armed with a handgun. The officer discharged his firearm, striking the suspect.
The individual was taken into custody, and medical personnel pronounced the suspect deceased at the scene.
Officers entered the business and located a male inside the store suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. No officers were injured during the incident.
This is the 8th officer-involved shooting of 2026. Per LVMPD policy, the identity of the officer involved will be released after 48 hours.
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