UPDATE | JUNE 28
Henderson Police have released the name of the police officer involved in the shooting stemming from a burglary investigation on Thursday, June 26.
Officer Michael Stevens has been placed on paid administrative leave due to department policy.
This is the second police shooting in 2025.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
One man is dead after a shooting involving officers with the Henderson Police Department Thursday morning.
According to Sgt. Daniel Medrano, the shooting stemmed from a burglary investigation that began Wednesday evening.
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Henderson police officer responded to the 1200 block of Imperia Drive, and during the investigation, they learned a vehicle had been stolen during the burglary, Medrano said.
Officers tracked the stolen vehicle to the 3800 block of Casa Colorado Avenue and authored a search warrant.
At 7 a.m. Thursday, SWAT executed the search warrant, and authorities said they found an armed 71-year-old man. Shots were fired, hitting the man, and aid was immediately rendered to him, police said.
The man was taken to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Medrano said this is an ongoing investigation, and further details would be given in a written release.
