Officer, Suspect Killed During Gunfire Exchange
4500 E Tropicana Ave
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Summary
- A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer was killed and a suspect died Tuesday during a shooting at a business on East Tropicana Avenue.
- The incident began when officers responded to a report of an armed suspect.
- The officer was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries, while the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle near Mountain Vista and Hacienda.
- The officer has since been identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, who had served with LVMPD since 2023 and was previously a Marine. He is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
- McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release additional information, including body-worn camera footage, on Friday.
- Clark County has reminded the community that trauma counseling resources are available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
Timeline
Clark County urged community members to utilize trauma counseling resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release more information, including body-worn camera video, on Friday.
"I promised her that our Metro family will be with her today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks, months and years," McMahill said. "My heart grieves with all of you."
Abdelnabi had served with LVMPD since 2023 and is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He has also been remembered as a United States Marine veteran.
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer killed Tuesday, identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle.
Sheriff McMayhill announced that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
The officer was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the shooting.
Police were responding to a reported suspect with a gun inside a business when the armed encounter occurred.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff's Office confirmed during a news conference that an officer was among two killed during an exchange of gunfire during a police response.
Expect a continued heavy police presence at the shooting scene.
It is unclear if any other injuries occurred.
It is unclear whether anyone was struck; however, police have confirmed an officer is being transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition with injuries.
Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 4500 E Tropicana Ave.
Fire department personnel and resources have been dispatched to a reported emergency of unknown nature.
Incident reported at 4545 E Tropicana Ave.
Clark County urged community members to utilize trauma counseling resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release more information, including body-worn camera video, on Friday.
"I promised her that our Metro family will be with her today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks, months and years," McMahill said. "My heart grieves with all of you."
Abdelnabi had served with LVMPD since 2023 and is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He has also been remembered as a United States Marine veteran.
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer killed Tuesday, identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle.
Sheriff McMayhill announced that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
The officer was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the shooting.
Police were responding to a reported suspect with a gun inside a business when the armed encounter occurred.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff's Office confirmed during a news conference that an officer was among two killed during an exchange of gunfire during a police response.
Expect a continued heavy police presence at the shooting scene.
It is unclear if any other injuries occurred.
It is unclear whether anyone was struck; however, police have confirmed an officer is being transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition with injuries.
Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 4500 E Tropicana Ave.
Fire department personnel and resources have been dispatched to a reported emergency of unknown nature.
Incident reported at 4545 E Tropicana Ave.
Clark County urged community members to utilize trauma counseling resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release more information, including body-worn camera video, on Friday.
"I promised her that our Metro family will be with her today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks, months and years," McMahill said. "My heart grieves with all of you."
Abdelnabi had served with LVMPD since 2023 and is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He has also been remembered as a United States Marine veteran.
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer killed Tuesday, identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle.
Sheriff McMayhill announced that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
The officer was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the shooting.
Police were responding to a reported suspect with a gun inside a business when the armed encounter occurred.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff's Office confirmed during a news conference that an officer was among two killed during an exchange of gunfire during a police response.
Expect a continued heavy police presence at the shooting scene.
It is unclear if any other injuries occurred.
It is unclear whether anyone was struck; however, police have confirmed an officer is being transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition with injuries.
Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 4500 E Tropicana Ave.
Fire department personnel and resources have been dispatched to a reported emergency of unknown nature.
Incident reported at 4545 E Tropicana Ave.
Clark County urged community members to utilize trauma counseling resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release more information, including body-worn camera video, on Friday.
"I promised her that our Metro family will be with her today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks, months and years," McMahill said. "My heart grieves with all of you."
Abdelnabi had served with LVMPD since 2023 and is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He has also been remembered as a United States Marine veteran.
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer killed Tuesday, identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle.
Sheriff McMayhill announced that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
The officer was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the shooting.
Police were responding to a reported suspect with a gun inside a business when the armed encounter occurred.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff's Office confirmed during a news conference that an officer was among two killed during an exchange of gunfire during a police response.
Expect a continued heavy police presence at the shooting scene.
It is unclear if any other injuries occurred.
It is unclear whether anyone was struck; however, police have confirmed an officer is being transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition with injuries.
Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 4500 E Tropicana Ave.
Fire department personnel and resources have been dispatched to a reported emergency of unknown nature.
Incident reported at 4545 E Tropicana Ave.
Clark County urged community members to utilize trauma counseling resources available through the Resiliency & Justice Center.
McMahill declined to discuss the shooter or provide further details, saying LVMPD would follow its standard 72-hour review and release more information, including body-worn camera video, on Friday.
"I promised her that our Metro family will be with her today, tomorrow and in the coming weeks, months and years," McMahill said. "My heart grieves with all of you."
Abdelnabi had served with LVMPD since 2023 and is survived by his wife, Sage, his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He has also been remembered as a United States Marine veteran.
Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill confirmed Wednesday that the officer killed Tuesday, identified as Austin Abdelnabi, 30, was ambushed by the shooter as he got out of his patrol vehicle.
Sheriff McMayhill announced that the suspect, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene.
The officer was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead from injuries sustained during the shooting.
Police were responding to a reported suspect with a gun inside a business when the armed encounter occurred.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff's Office confirmed during a news conference that an officer was among two killed during an exchange of gunfire during a police response.
Expect a continued heavy police presence at the shooting scene.
It is unclear if any other injuries occurred.
It is unclear whether anyone was struck; however, police have confirmed an officer is being transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition with injuries.
Police have confirmed a shooting involving an officer.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 4500 E Tropicana Ave.
Fire department personnel and resources have been dispatched to a reported emergency of unknown nature.
Incident reported at 4545 E Tropicana Ave.
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Rest in peace and prayers to his family 😔
Rest in peace to the officer 😞
My condolences to the officers family 😔
Abdelnabi translates as "servant of the prophet".
Rest in peace and prayers to his family 😔
Rest in peace to the officer 😞
My condolences to the officers family 😔
Abdelnabi translates as "servant of the prophet".
Rest in peace and prayers to his family 😔
Rest in peace to the officer 😞
My condolences to the officers family 😔
Abdelnabi translates as "servant of the prophet".
Rest in peace and prayers to his family 😔
Rest in peace to the officer 😞
My condolences to the officers family 😔
Abdelnabi translates as "servant of the prophet".
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Rest in peace and prayers to his family 😔
Rest in peace to the officer 😞
My condolences to the officers family 😔
Abdelnabi translates as "servant of the prophet".