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NV Trooper Shot in Badge During Foot Pursuit

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was struck by a bullet and a suspect was killed after an exchange of gunfire early this morning in the southeast Las Vegas Valley.

August 29, 2016
NV Trooper Shot in Badge During Foot Pursuit

A Nevada trooper's badge was struck by a bullet during a gunfight Friday. (Photo: Nevada Highway Patrol/Facebook)


A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was struck by a bullet and a suspect was killed after an exchange of gunfire early this morning in the southeast Las Vegas Valley.

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The trooper pulled over a vehicle with three people shortly after midnight near U.S. 95 and Boulder Highway, according to investigators. A man in the vehicle jumped out of the vehicle and was pursued by the trooper. The man opened fire on the officer.

The trooper’s badge deflected a bullet, according to investigators. He was also wearing body armor, News3LV reports.

Also, last week a Huntington Beach, CA, officer was shot in the badge and saved from serious injury by his body armor.