Early Thursday morning, a confrontation between a knife-wielding individual and officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department ended in the city's 8th officer-involved shooting this year. The incident occurred at the busy intersection of East Harmon Avenue and Paradise Road. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the officers were responding to an unrelated incident when they were approached by the suspect's vehicle.

The sequence of events that unfolded after the suspect exited his car escalated quickly. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports indicate that the man, armed with a knife, charged at the officers on the scene. Despite verbal commands from the officers to drop the weapon, the suspect continued his advance, leading to the officers discharging their firearms. As a result of this encounter, medical assistance was summoned, and the wounded man was transported to Sunrise Hospital where he remains in critical condition, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department stated.

The details surrounding the incident are still under investigation, with a call to the public for any information that might shed light on the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Force Investigation Team is handling the case, and those with information are encouraged to contact them directly, or to submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Captain Kurt McKenzie addressed the media regarding the incident, though the names of the officers involved remain undisclosed, set to be released 48 hours post-incident per department policy. In his statement, McKenzie provided additional insights into the confrontation and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's procedural response in such serious situations, a video of which has been made available to the public for viewing. Anyone seeking further details or wishing to contribute any relevant information is urged to reach out to the appropriate channels listed by the department.