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Officer dies at hospital hours after shooting in North Las Vegas

North Las Vegas police said a suspect has also died at the hospital.
North Las Vegas Police Officer shot 2/4/25
North Las Vegas Police Officer shot 2/4/25
North Las Vegas Police Officer shot 2/4/25
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NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An officer with the North Las Vegas Police Department has died following a shooting on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Law enforcement agencies across the valley gathered at the hospital Tuesday night for the procession of the fallen police officer to the Clark County coroner. You can watch the procession below.

Procession held for fallen North Las Vegas police officer killed in shooting

Channel 13 was at the scene where the shooting happened in the 4700 block of High Creek, in the area of Camino Al Norte and Lone Mountain Road.

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Around 2:13 p.m., North Las Vegas Police say officers responded to the area on reports of a suspect who pointed a gun at a citizen. Upon arrival, NLVPD said officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, but he ignored their commands and fled.

NLVPD said an officer located the suspect armed with a handgun and commanded him to show his hands. They said the suspect ignored the officer and an exchange of gunfire ensued. The officer was shot multiple times but returned fire and hit the suspect, police said.

Medical aid was performed by responding officers until medical personnel arrived. NLVPD said the officer was rushed to University Medical Center around 2:30 p.m., but later died from their injuries.

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“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of one of North Las Vegas’ finest,” said Chief of Police Jacqueline Gravatt. “Police officers choose this line of work because they want to protect and serve the community, knowing the risks and challenges that come with the badge. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officer’s family, friends and his brotherhood in blue.”

The suspect was also taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. On Wednesday, that person was identified by the Clark County Coroner as 25-year-old Alexander Mathis.

This marks the first officer-involved shooting in 2025 for the North Las Vegas Police Department.