Las Vegas Security Officer Shoots Man Who Tried Disarming him
Las Vegas NV Jan 20 2019
One person has died after a being shot by a security officer in downtown Las Vegas Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Officers responded to west end of the Fremont Street Experience around 2 p.m. on a report of shots fired, Officer Aden OcampoGomez said.
The security guard reportedly was patrolling the area near a bus stop outside of Binions on Casino Center Boulevard.
The security officer became involved in a physical altercation with an unarmed man at a bus stop. Early reports indicate that there was a struggle over the security guard’s firearm before the officer fired one shot at the man, killing him.
The man, who has been identified as 40-year-old Allen Meredith. He died of a single gunshot wound to his chest and the death was ruled a homicide.
Officers have pulled surveillance video from nearby businesses to try to determine what has happened.
Fremont Street Experience has sent out the following statement:
“The safety and security of our guests and employees are always top priorities for Fremont Street Experience and our resort partners. We are grateful to the quick actions of law enforcement in their response to the incident which occurred near Casino Center Boulevard this afternoon, and we extend our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of the victim. At this time, the suspect is in custody and we will continue working in full cooperation with law enforcement’s investigation.”
Police said they believe the shooting was the result of self-defense and did not expect any charges to be filed.
