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Man accused of ramming car into business identified, set for court appearance

Police investigating reported shooting near north valley business
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man rammed into a business during a domestic dispute shortly before attacking a woman with a knife, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 4900 block of West Craig Road, just west of North Decatur Boulevard, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Here's video of the scene as police investigate:

Police investigating reported shooting near north valley business

Police say that the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between two people and at one point, the suspect drove his car into a business.

The suspect, now identified as 45-year-old Shawn Columbus Handley, then exited his car and began to attack the woman with a knife.

Another person nearby opened fire on the suspect, causing him to leave the area.

Handley was arrested and the shooter was detained. The victim is at a nearby hospital.

Handley faces charges of burglary of a business, assault with a deadly weapon,, battery with a deadly weapon, attempted murder with a deadly weapon, and destruction of property.

He is expected to appear in Justice Court at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The investigation is ongoing.