The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after officers shot and killed a man who they say charged at police while armed with a weapon.
According to police, at about 12:41 a.m., LVMPD Dispatch received a report of a “suicidal subject” in the 2500 block of South Eastern Avenue.
LVMPD said in a news release that arriving officers located a white male adult armed with an edged, bladed weapon.
Authorities say that less-lethal options were used in an attempt to disarm the male. However, police say the man charged at officers causing them to discharge their firearms.
The man was transported a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to police. LVMPD said no officers were injured.
The incident marked the second officer-involved shooting for Las Vegas police in 2024. The identities of the officers involved will be released by the department in 48 hours.
No further details were immediately available.
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