A police officer in North Las Vegas, killed in a shooting with a suspect, worshiped with a procession – Fox News

The North Las Vegas Police Department mourns the loss of one of its own after a shootout, which also left a suspect of a man.

“With deep sadness, we share the heartbreaking news about the loss of one of ours who were killed today in the execution of the on -call,” the department published on Facebook late Tuesday night. “This tragic loss is a solemn reminder of the dedication and courage of those who serve and protect our community.”

The situation unfolded around 2:13 pm when the officers received a signal for a person aimed at a gun to another person, said a press release.

The suspect ignored commands of employees and flew to run, police said. The armed suspect was located by an officer who ordered him to show his hands, but instead a firing exchanged, “the statement said.

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Police officers greet as other officers move along motorcycles in a procession for a killed officer on February 5, 2025. (Kvvu)

Police said the employee “had been hit repeatedly during the exchange, but managed to return the fire by hitting the subject.”

The officer and the suspect were taken to a hospital where they both died. Employees from numerous law enforcement agencies gathered outside the hospital and a procession was being held as the officer’s body was taken to Clark County’s office.

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Police officers are driving motorcycles in a procession for a killed police officer in North Las Vegas, killed in a shootout with a suspect of February 4, 2025. (Kvvu)

The officers who congratulated the fallen officer from North Las Vegas came from numerous departments in the area. (Kvvu)

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Neither the officer nor the suspects have been identified, but a spokesman for the North Las Vegas Police Department told Fox News Digital that the department expects to release the name of the fallen officer later on Wednesday.

The incident is the first firing related to the North Las Vegas Police Office.