North Las Vegas police provide details of the shooting that left officer dead – Las Vegas Review -Journal

The North Las Vegas Police Department on Wednesday launched more details about a shootout last week, which left officer Jason Roskov dead.

Roskov, a 46-year-old father of two young boys, whose career with the department covered 17 years, died at the University Medical Center after being shot dead by 25-year-old Alexander Matisse, police said.

During a press conference on Wednesday morning, police played frames from a bodily camera from Roskov and another officer who responded to the scene. Matis fired five rounds of Makarov pistol, according to the assistant chief Adam Hyde.

Although he has suffered several firearms, Roskov has been able to ignite 16 rounds, hitting Matisse, who also died, police said. Another officer who was identified as Louis Machias-Venegas has fired one circle, Hyde said.

The shots showed Matisse to stand over Roskov during the shooting.

Police refused to take questions from reporters during a briefing on Wednesday.

Roskov, who has been working in the traffic department for several years, returned to Patrol last February.

“He will really light a room,” said officer Philip Caras, President of the North Las Vegas Police Association, the Union representing North Las Vegas officials. “He was a very funny individual, always uplifting those around him. It’s a shame for the people who just come, and the people we hire afterwards will never get to know him or learn from his experience. “

This is a developing story. Check again for updates.

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