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02-15-10, 10:36
Good news w/video here: http://www.ktnv.com/global/story.asp?s=11983445
North Las Vegas, NV - The North Las Vegas Police badge is only a couple inches of metal but those couple inches may have saved an officer's life.
"The Police Department is extremely lucky that we didn't lose one of our officers last night," says Officer Chrissie Coon. "The bullet did happen to hit the badge, which is almost a miracle."
The 31-year old officer, who's name is not being released right now, was on patrol responding to a call of gunfire at an apartment complex near Losee and Deer Springs Saturday night. When he got out to confront a suspicious person, the man started shooting.
"At this particular time, it is believed the suspect could be a resident of this apartment complex or certainly may know someone who lives in this complex," says Officer Coon. "So that's why officers keep coming back to this complex to try and find the suspect."
The continued police presence Sunday afternoon worried Damon James, who lives nearby.
"I was just like what is going on," says James. "Because my kids are always here, they go to school over here."
James says he's heard of break-ins in the area before, but nothing like this.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is routine in cases like this. Police tell Action News he is doing ok.
As for the suspect, he is still on the loose. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call North Las Vegas Police.
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11984297
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A North Las Vegas police officer was shot Saturday night, but it wasn't his bulletproof vest that saved his life, it was his police badge.
Shortly before 10:00 p.m., the 31-year-old officer was patrolling near the area of Losee and Deer Springs Way, just south of I-215, when he heard gunshots coming from an apartment complex.
While investigating the cause of the shots, the officer came across a suspicious person and tried to stop him. During the confrontation, the officer and suspect both opened fire on each other.
The officer was struck by one of the shots. Police believe the suspect was also shot because they found a blood trail near the scene.
The bullet that hit the police officer struck his badge, causing only minor injuries. He was able to recover and continue to pursue the suspect.
The suspect was able to get away and is still not in custody.
The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure after a police shooting.
North Las Vegas, NV - The North Las Vegas Police badge is only a couple inches of metal but those couple inches may have saved an officer's life.
"The Police Department is extremely lucky that we didn't lose one of our officers last night," says Officer Chrissie Coon. "The bullet did happen to hit the badge, which is almost a miracle."
The 31-year old officer, who's name is not being released right now, was on patrol responding to a call of gunfire at an apartment complex near Losee and Deer Springs Saturday night. When he got out to confront a suspicious person, the man started shooting.
"At this particular time, it is believed the suspect could be a resident of this apartment complex or certainly may know someone who lives in this complex," says Officer Coon. "So that's why officers keep coming back to this complex to try and find the suspect."
The continued police presence Sunday afternoon worried Damon James, who lives nearby.
"I was just like what is going on," says James. "Because my kids are always here, they go to school over here."
James says he's heard of break-ins in the area before, but nothing like this.
The officer involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave, which is routine in cases like this. Police tell Action News he is doing ok.
As for the suspect, he is still on the loose. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call North Las Vegas Police.
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11984297
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A North Las Vegas police officer was shot Saturday night, but it wasn't his bulletproof vest that saved his life, it was his police badge.
Shortly before 10:00 p.m., the 31-year-old officer was patrolling near the area of Losee and Deer Springs Way, just south of I-215, when he heard gunshots coming from an apartment complex.
While investigating the cause of the shots, the officer came across a suspicious person and tried to stop him. During the confrontation, the officer and suspect both opened fire on each other.
The officer was struck by one of the shots. Police believe the suspect was also shot because they found a blood trail near the scene.
The bullet that hit the police officer struck his badge, causing only minor injuries. He was able to recover and continue to pursue the suspect.
The suspect was able to get away and is still not in custody.
The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure after a police shooting.