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Troy Plascencia

Gender : Male

Age : 36

Race : White

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Amargosa Valley

City : Amargosa Valley

County : Nye

State : Nevada

Agency : Nye County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Michael Short

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during armed confrontation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025 at approximately 9:50 a.m., a deputy with the Nye County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a possibly suicidal individual in Amargosa Valley. Upon arrival, the deputy encountered a person with a large knife. The individual reportedly ignored verbal commands and reportedly charged at the deputy. In response, the deputy fired multiple rounds, striking the individual. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies sustained injuries during the incident.

The Nye County Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation, and state authorities are expected to review the case. No further details on the individual's identity or mental health status have been publicly released. The community has expressed concern over the use of force, and officials have promised transparency as the investigation proceeds.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.kolotv.com/2025/08/06/one-killed-officer-involved-shooting-nye-county/
https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/shootings/deputy-shoots-kills-knife-wielding-person-in-amargosa-valley-officials-say-3410372/
https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/nye-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-person-armed-with-knife/
https://pvtimes.com/news/nye-county-sheriff-investigating-deadly-deputy-involved-shooting-in-amargosa-valley-122238/
https://mynews4.com/news/local/nye-county-deputy-shoots-and-kills-person-armed-with-knife-amargosa-valley-august-2025