Three women and a dog were found dead in two separate apartments in Las Vegas as police say they shot and killed a potential suspect in the case who confronted them with a firearm, authorities say.
The incident began on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 3:15 p.m. when officers from the North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) responded to an apartment complex in the 2200 block of E. Nelson Avenue after somebody reported shots being fired nearby which could also be heard by the dispatcher on the phone, according to a statement from the North Las Vegas Police Department detailing the incident.
Police were immediately sent to the residential complex but, as they approached the courtyard, police say they encountered a man armed with a firearm who began walking towards the responding officers.
“Officers gave him multiple verbal commands to drop the firearm, but he ignored the commands and continued to walk toward them,” NLVPD said. “Two officers then discharged their duty firearms, striking the man.”
Authorities began to check nearby apartments for any potential victims related to the initial shooting reports and subsequently found three adult females and a dog deceased in two separate apartments. Additionally, a young child was found unharmed in one of the apartments.
“Medical personnel were immediately requested, and pronounced all three women and the suspect deceased,” NLVPD said.
The names of the three women who were killed as well as the cause and manner of their deaths will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office after the next of kin have been notified.
It is not currently known if the suspect knew any of the victims and the investigation is still in the preliminary stages.
More information will be released when it becomes available and, at this time, detectives do not believe there are any additional suspects.
This is the first NLVPD officer-involved shooting of 2024 and, per NLVPD policy, the identity of the officers involved will be released after 48 hours.
In a tragic and disturbing turn of events, police officers were forced to shoot and kill a suspect after discovering three women and a dog dead in two separate apartments. The incident, which took place in a quiet residential neighborhood, has left the community in shock and disbelief.
According to reports, authorities were called to the scene after neighbors reported hearing gunshots coming from one of the apartments. Upon arrival, officers found the bodies of two women and a dog in one apartment, and another woman in a neighboring unit. All four victims had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
As investigators began piecing together the details of the crime, they identified a suspect who was believed to be responsible for the killings. The suspect, who was armed and considered dangerous, was located in a nearby parking lot. Despite repeated attempts to negotiate with the individual, the situation escalated and officers were forced to use lethal force to protect themselves and the public.
The motive behind the killings remains unclear, and authorities are continuing their investigation to determine what led to this tragic and senseless act of violence. The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of their families.
The community is reeling from the shock of such a heinous crime occurring in their midst. Residents are left wondering how something so horrific could happen in their typically peaceful neighborhood. Many are struggling to come to terms with the loss of their neighbors and the sense of safety and security that has been shattered by this event.
In times like these, it is important for communities to come together to support one another and to lean on each other for strength and comfort. It is also crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities in order to prevent future tragedies from occurring.
As the investigation into this devastating incident continues, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. May they find peace and justice in the midst of this unimaginable tragedy.
