Death by Cop  2021-2025

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William Holt

Age : 49

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 05/05/2021

Location : 2775 Fremont St.

City : Las Vegas

County : Clark

State : Nevada

Agency : Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) :Erik Lindberg

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during standoff

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/05/2021, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex on Fremont Street. Officers encountered two men running through the complex and detained them. Police said the men reported they had been shot at by William Holt. Officers went to Holt’s apartment and reported hearing a gunshot from inside. As officers established a perimeter, Holt exited the apartment holding a firearm. Officer Erik Lindberg opened fire, killing Holt at the scene.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.ktnv.com/news/watch-press-conference-for-may-4-shooting-involving-las-vegas-police