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Las Vegas Police Strike, Kill Knife-wielding Stabbing Suspect with Patrol Vehicle

Suspect was walking toward occupied vehicles with knife after fatally stabbing a woman at a local apartment complex; incident prompts discussions on police de-escalation techniques.

Overview

  • Las Vegas police officers used their patrol vehicle to immobilize and subsequently kill a man who had allegedly fatally stabbed a woman at a local apartment complex.
  • The man fled the scene and proceeded to approach occupied vehicles in the street while wielding a knife, which prompted police to take decisive action.
  • Police Captain Joshua Martinez confirmed the use of the vehicle as a form of de-escalation, yet provided no further details on the officers' actions.
  • Both the stabbing suspect and the victim passed away on site and at a hospital, respectively.
  • Neither the identities of the man, the victim, nor the officers involved have been disclosed, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department promising further information in the days ahead.