Lombardo said officers were dealing with a large group of rioters at a George Floyd protest near the Circus Circus hotel-casino when the officer went down.
Rioters were allegedly throwing rocks and debris at the officers before the officer was shot, KTNV Las Vegas reports.
"Our officers were attempting to take rocks and bottles from the crowd," said Lombardo during the press conference.
"Officers were attempting to get some of the protesters in custody when a shot rang out and our officer went down."
My Office has been notified that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently working two separate incidents in Las Vegas.
The second incident occurred at the courthouse on South Las Vegas Boulevard after officers who were posted to protect it from rioters.
Retired St. Louis Police Captain Killed Trying to Stop Looters A retired St. Louis police captain was killed overnight Monday as he attempted to thwart looting at a pawnshop as protests and riots raged across the city over the death of George Floyd, according to local reports.
KMOV-TV's Laura Hettiger first reported the news, tweeting that sources notified her that the unnamed former officer was killed at killed outside Lee's Pawn and Jewelry on Martin Luther King Street in North St. Louis.
Sources tell me he was trying to stop the looting at Lee's Pawn Shop in North St. Louis.
The Ethical Society of Police of St. Louis said of the reported killing: "One of the people murdered last night was a retired St. Louis City Captain. He was murdered by looters at a pawnshop. He was the type of brother that would've given his life to save them if he had to. Violence is not the answer, whether it's a citizen or officer. RIP Captain!".
One of the people murdered last night was a retired St. Louis City Captain.
The chaos in St. Louis followed continued protests Monday in Missouri over the death of George Floyd and police treatment of African Americans, with gatherings also held in Kansas City and Jefferson City.
"The police officer shootings in St. Louis overnight are despicable," Sen. Josh Hawley said in a statement.
KMOV-TV's Laura Hettiger first reported the news, tweeting that sources notified her that the unnamed former officer was killed at killed outside Lee's Pawn and Jewelry on Martin Luther King Street in North St. Louis.
Sources tell me he was trying to stop the looting at Lee's Pawn Shop in North St. Louis.
The Ethical Society of Police of St. Louis said of the reported killing: "One of the people murdered last night was a retired St. Louis City Captain. He was murdered by looters at a pawnshop. He was the type of brother that would've given his life to save them if he had to. Violence is not the answer, whether it's a citizen or officer. RIP Captain!".
One of the people murdered last night was a retired St. Louis City Captain.
The chaos in St. Louis followed continued protests Monday in Missouri over the death of George Floyd and police treatment of African Americans, with gatherings also held in Kansas City and Jefferson City.
"The police officer shootings in St. Louis overnight are despicable," Sen. Josh Hawley said in a statement.
Louisville Police Chief Fired: Officers Killed BBQ Owner with Body Cams Off
Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Steve Conrad was fired Monday after two LMPD officers could not produce body camera footage of a shooting that killed David McAtee, a local businessman.Mayor Greg Fischer fired Conrad after learning that there was no footage of the shooting; both officers involved in the altercation had their body cameras turned off.
Police said someone in a large crowd shot at officers in a parking lot near McAtee's business early Monday morning, and then they returned fire.
Gov. Andy Beshear demanded corroboration for the police's version of events while speaking to reporters Monday.
Police have not named any suspects regarding the alleged first shots.
McAtee's mother, Odessa Riley, told reporters that her son had a reputation for being kind and hospitable to police.
"Police would go in there and talk with him and be with him. He fed the police. He fed them free. All he did on the barbecue corner was trying to make a dollar for himself."
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