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NewsJuly 6, 2023

K-9 Stabbed while Protecting Las Vegas Officers in 2020 Died Tuesday after Medical Crisis

K-9 Kimura, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd experienced the medical emergency at the LVMPD K9 Operations Center. “Despite the quick response from on-duty officers who rushed him to the veterinary clinic, he couldn't be saved,” the department said.

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NewsJune 15, 2023

Las Vegas Police Arrest Man who Threatened Mass Shooting at NHL Championship Game

Just before noon on Tuesday, police responded to a business for a report of a person, later identified as Matthew DeSavio, 33, who was threatening a mass shooting at the Stanley Cup Final.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 15, 2023

Death Penalty Sought for Accused Vegas Cop Killer

Tyson Hampton, 24, is facing charges of murder, battery, battery constituting domestic violence, four counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault and 19 counts of illegally discharging a weapon, court records show.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2023

Armed Civilians Aid Wounded Reno Officer and Partner at Shooting Scene

Sgt. Mayfield was wounded when he encountered two males in the courtyard. One of the suspects reportedly opened fire hitting Mayfield who returned fire.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2022

New Las Vegas Sheriff Plans to Use 400 Drones for First Response

McMahill said the department has identified 11 “chronic hotspots” that account for about three-fourths of the crimes reported in the Las Vegas valley.

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Newsby David GriffithOctober 18, 2022

Vegas Officer Killed Last Week Was Shot with AK Pistol, Penetrated Vest

Officer Truong Thai, 49, was fatally shot after attempting to gain compliance from the suspect, 24-year-old Tyson Hampton, who was sitting in his car on the street.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2022

Las Vegas Officer Killed in Shooting at Domestic

Officer Truong Thai and another officer encountered an armed man in a vehicle near Flamingo and University Center Drive, Lombardo said. The suspect opened fire and the officers fired back, Lombardo said. Thai and a civilian were hit, he said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 14, 2022

Vegas Officer Shot in Pelvis, Killed Her Attacker

Officer Tierny Tomburo fired four rounds. Her attacker fired one round before his gun malfunctioned with a stovepipe jam.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 26, 2022

Former Officer Who Shot Student Now Suing District Over PTSD

In the suit, Cory Coombes alleges that the district did not accommodate his medically diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by the incident.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2022

Las Vegas Detective Killed when Freeway Beam Falls on Car

The beam was put in place so tall vehicles would hit it before striking a nearby bridge under construction, Nevada Department of Transportation spokesman Justin Hopkins said.

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