Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Douglas Claiborne
Gender : Male
Age : 60
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2021
Location : Interstate 15
City : Las Vegas
County : Clark
State : Nevada
Agency : Nevada Highway Patrol
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/27/2021, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers pursued a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Douglas Claiborne on Interstate 15 near Las Vegas. The chase intensified when the driver struck Trooper Micah May, critically injuring him. Troopers then opened fire and killed Claiborne at the scene. The Clark County Coroner ruled his death a homicide caused by gunshot wounds to the head and torso.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/coroner-ids-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-i-15-pursuit-that-critically-injured-trooper
https://news3lv.com/news/local/coroner-ids-suspect-shot-and-killed-in-i-15-pursuit-that-critically-injured-trooper
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/trooper-struck-during-car-chase-suspect-dead-after-shooting-2407904
