UPDATE: A suspect has been taken into custody. Action News will post updates as they are received.
Sherrif Lombardo said in a press conference that the suspect was taken into custody in Southern Highlands without incident.
ORIGINAL STORY:
A Las Vegas police officer was shot on Thursday morning in the 9000 block of Las Vegas Boulevard South between West Serene Avenue and West Pebble Road.
According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting happened shortly before noon at Emerald Suites. The officer was responding to a domestic violence call. Upon arrival, the suspect opened fire.
The officer was transported to University Medical Center. According to Sheriff Joe Lombardo, the officer was shot just beneath the armpit area and is expected to recover.
Our officer is in stable condition, awake and talking. Thank you for the well wishes.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) December 17, 2015
The sheriff also said that the officer returned fire. It is not known though if the suspect was hit.
At this time, no one has been arrested. The police department is actively searching for the suspect. He has been described as a light-skinned black male. Motorists and others are advised to avoid the area.
Officer involved shooting at the 9100 block of S. Las Vegas Blvd. Officer was hit, suspect outstanding. Avoid the area. #LVMPDnews #OIS
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) December 17, 2015
BREAKING: Squad cars surrounding entrance to UMC near Goldring and Rose. Crime tape being put up now. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/t6qcutj1fq
— Gina Lazara (@GinaLazara) December 17, 2015
BREAKING: Police Officer shot on LV Boulevard. On scene at UMC where cop in ambulance just arrived. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/e3D8ukgP6O
— Gina Lazara (@GinaLazara) December 17, 2015
First look at the scene @KTNV pic.twitter.com/BIp1M6YSdV
— Stephanie Zepelin (@StephanieKTNV) December 17, 2015
Action News is near the scene of the shooting and at the hospital. KTNV Chopper 13 is also flying above the scene of the shooting.
