Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Demetrius Roberts
Gender : Male
Age : 21
Race : Black
Date : 10/04/2021
Location : 4100 Silver Dollar Avenue
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 4, 2021, just after 6:30 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at 4100 Silver Dollar Avenue. Upon arriving and exiting their vehicles, Demetrius Roberts allegedly opened fire on the officers. The officers opened fire, but Roberts fled the scene. After a brief chase on foot, officers re-engaged Roberts, leading to a second exchange of gunfire where Roberts was fatally shot.
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TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:Fatalities: 1
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Last Update: 12/28/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2021/oct/14/metro-identifies-officer-involved-in-fatal-shootin/
2. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/metro-identifies-officer-suspected-kidnapper-in-fatal-southeast-shooting-2459557/
3. https://news3lv.com/news/local/las-vegas-police-officer-ois-suspect-east-valley-kidnapping
4. https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/man-held-ex-girlfriend-at-gunpoint-moments-before-deadly-shooting-las-vegas-police-say
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_killings_by_law_enforcement_officers_in_the_United_States%2C_October_2021
