North Las Vegas police said a man who was shot by an officer Saturday night survived the shooting and is now facing felony charges.
Police spokesman Alexander Cuevas said in an email that at 9:55 p.m., police were called to the area of West Moonlight Falls Avenue and North Aliante Parkway for a man who called 911 and was “threatening to shoot himself.” At the scene, Cuevas said officers encountered Edgar Mejia-Gutierrez.
“During the call, the dispatcher advised officers that she heard what sounded like gunshots,” Cuevas said. “The man was brandishing a gun and fired it as officers arrived.”
Cuevas said a North Las Vegas officer then shot Mejia-Gutierrez, 23.
“Officers immediately provided aid, and the man was transported to University Medical Center,” Cuevas said.
Cuevas said Mejia-Gutierrez was last reported to be in “stable” condition at the hospital. He is facing four counts of assault on a protected person with use of a deadly weapon, Cuevas said.
No officers were injured. The officer who shot Mejia-Guterrez will be identified within 72 hours.
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