LVMPD Investigating Officer Negligent Shooting During Stolen Vehicle Chase
Las Vegas police are investigating a negligent shooting that occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, near West Charleston Boulevard and South Durango Drive. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, an officer accidentally discharged a firearm while responding to a stolen vehicle report, though the suspects were not struck by the gunfire.
Incident Timeline and Investigation Details
The sequence of events began when LVMPD officers received reports of a stolen vehicle near the 9500 block of West Charleston Boulevard, positioned between Hualapai Way and Durango Drive. An officer located the occupied vehicle in the 8200 block of Silver Sky Drive, near Westcliff Drive and South Durango Drive.
Captain Adam Seely stated that the responding officer approached the car—which held a male driver and a female passenger—drew a firearm, and issued commands for the occupants to exit. The suspects failed to comply and accelerated away from the scene. During the vehicle’s departure, the officer negligently discharged a firearm. Police confirmed that the rounds did not strike the fleeing suspect.
Vehicle Collision and Arrests
The fleeing suspects drove to the entrance of a nearby apartment complex, where their vehicle rammed two LVMPD patrol cars. Officers on the scene immediately took the male driver and female passenger into custody following the collision. Captain Seely confirmed that the male driver was transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for minor injuries. No law enforcement officers sustained injuries during the response or the subsequent crash.
The department initially classified the event as an officer-involved shooting before updating the designation. Police distinguish an officer-involved shooting as an incident where an officer intentionally discharges a firearm, whereas a negligent or accidental discharge falls under the classification of a negligent shooting. The LVMPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau has assumed responsibility for investigating the incident.
Community Impact and Ongoing Appeals
Authorities have urged motorists to avoid the surrounding area of West Charleston Boulevard and South Durango Drive while the active investigation continues. The LVMPD Force Investigation Team is leading the inquiry and asks anyone with relevant information to contact them directly at 702-828-8452. Individuals preferring to remain anonymous can reach out to Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555 or submit tips online through the Crime Stoppers of Nevada platform.