LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Condolences are pouring in after an officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department made the ultimate sacrifice, dying in the line of duty on Tuesday.
Officials from across the state have identified him as Officer Austin Abdelnabi, who served with the department since 2023.
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LVMPD has identified the Officer killed in the line of duty on August 4, 2026. Austin Abdelnabi was 30 years old and a former Marine.
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) August 5, 2026
The county reminds the public of trauma counseling resources through the Resiliency & Justice Center. Information: https://t.co/WHRu2ohItE. pic.twitter.com/jf6ojMfd9e
We stand with our @LVMPD brothers and sisters and mourn the loss of the officer killed in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family, loved ones, friends, and all LVMPD during this incredibly difficult time. Rest easy-we have the watch from here. pic.twitter.com/NT1EvJC8qW
— Henderson Police (@HendersonNVPD) August 5, 2026
My statement on the tragic loss of an LVMPD officer tonight: pic.twitter.com/BcWbk92jwx
— Governor Joe Lombardo (@JosephMLombardo) August 5, 2026
FBI Las Vegas extends our heartfelt condolences to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in light of the tragic loss of one of your officers in the line of duty today. We deeply appreciate his unwavering dedication to justice and community safety, and we stand by your side… pic.twitter.com/7RHAeBBUPb
— FBI Las Vegas (@FBILasVegas) August 5, 2026
Statement from Clark County Commission Chairman Michael Naft on the loss of a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer.
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) August 5, 2026
The officer was shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to call. pic.twitter.com/7J1uAyzi4D
My deepest condolences to our fallen LVMPD officer, Austin Abdelnabi, who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty.
— Congresswoman Susie Lee (@RepSusieLee) August 5, 2026
My heart goes out to his family and loved ones during this time. May he rest in peace.
Praying for Officer Austin Abdelnabi’s family, loved ones, and the entire LVMPD family as they mourn this heartbreaking loss. May his memory be a blessing, and may his courage, service, and sacrifice be a reminder of the extraordinary commitment our law enforcement officers make… pic.twitter.com/lRkII1QW06
— Rep. Steven Horsford (@RepHorsford) August 5, 2026
A day of mourning in Las Vegas, Clark County and Southern Nevada. At our zoning meeting, @CommishNaft and the Board led a moment of silence for the @LVMPD Officer we lost in the line of duty.
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) August 5, 2026
We will always remember and never forget his service and sacrifice to our community. pic.twitter.com/EiGYM3kCUF
At today's City Council meeting, Mayor Berkley led a moment of silence in honor of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) August 5, 2026
We extend our deepest condolences to the officer's family, friends and law enforcement colleagues… pic.twitter.com/ra2KX8uiii