A second officer identified in a fatal police shooting in North Las Vegas – Fox 5 Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nev. (FOX5) – A second officer was identified in a police shooting in North Las Vegas, killing an officer and suspects.

The North Las Vegas Police Department says Luis Machias-Venegas was another officer involved in the shooting. Tuesday officer Jason Roskov was shot dead by suspects and died the same day.

The suspect was identified as 25-year-old Alexander Andre Matisse.

Police said the shooting took place on Tuesday afternoon in the area of ​​Camino Al Norte and Lone Mountain Road. Employees responded to a topic that pointed to a firearm to someone else.

When officers arrived, they tried to contact suspects, but police said he ignored commands and fled.

An officer will find the suspect of armed. They gave commands to show their hands, but the suspect again ignored them and began to approach officers.

Shooting is exchanged. Both the Roskov and Matisse officer died in UMC.

“With heavy hearts, we are grieving for the passage of one of the best in North Las Vegas,” said police chief Jacqueline Gravt. “Police officers choose this line of work because they want to protect and serve the community, knowing the risks and challenges that come with the badge. Our thoughts and prayers come out to the family of the officer, friends and brotherhood in blue. “

This is the first firing related to the NLVPD officer of 2025 by NLVPD policy, the identity of the participating officers will be released in 72 hours.

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