Patrol officer during what the sheriff called a chance encounter in an apartment complex. The veteran officer returned fire but may not have hit the shooter, who ran off and became the focus of an hourslong manhunt south of the las vegas strip. He was found more than four hours later, several miles away Sheriff Joe Lombardo metro police we did have a pretty tight perimeter associated with the event and hopefully well be able to discern that from the interview with the suspect but he was able to get out of the perimeter. Michael Stevens lombardo says its not clear what prompted the shooting or how the man eluded police who blanketed a wide area around where shots were fired. There is no information yet on the identity of the suspect. Michael Stevens the sheriff says the wounded officer is a police veteran. Brian loftus michael. Was there only one person arrested in connection with the shooting . Michael Stevens brain. As of right now. All we know is one person has been arrested. More ar
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A special legislative session in carson city. Theyre working to figure out the incentives for the Faraday Future deal. The automaker announced last week it plans to bring a billion dollar plant to north las vegas. The Governors Office hoped to wrap up the session last night. But lawmakers in the senate hit a snag over water rights. Rural lawmakers worry about how the bill will speed up the allocation process, and allow water to be transferred from one basin to another. sen. Pete goicoechea r eureka i just didnt feel it was appropriate , you know, we spent 120 days last session trying to get some water bills up, and here we are trying to deal with it in 48 hours and making some reaching changes to nevada water law. the meeting was adjourned without a vote last night. But lawmakers told us they are confident amendments will satisfy enough people to get the faraday deal done. We have our Political Team up in carson city watching for developments and will bring you the latest through mobil
Another cold front sweeps in bringing breezy conditions and a slight chance of showers to the forecast through sunday. Sunday will be cooler with a high of 55 degrees. By early next week temperatures will start to warm up again into the upper 50s. Looks like change arrives just in time for christmas with a slight chance of showers tuesday through christmas. The Christmas Eve forecast will see a high of 57, but by Christmas Day the temperature drops to the lower 50s. Here is a look at your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps here are your photos for the day back to the news desk. Firefighters spent the morning putting out a house fire on charleston near the 95. Around 30 firefighters from clark county and las vegas fire responded to a reported explosion at the home. When they entered the home they found a person badly burned inside. That victi
Gh of 55 degrees. By early next week temperatures will start to warm up again into the upper 50s. Looks like change arrives just in time for christmas with a slight chance of showers tuesday through christmas. The Christmas Eve forecast will see a high of 57, but by Christmas Day the temperature drops to the lower 50s. Good morning. Heres a look at your fox5 Traffic Solutions lets begin with your drive here are the accidents to watch out and alternate routes you can use listed on our maps here are the construciton areas to look out for and alternate routes listed on our maps back to the news desk happening today santa will be in the crosswalk. Area Police Departments are coming together to raise Pedestrian Safety awareness during the holiday season. Fox fives Nick Lagrange joins us live in the newsroom with a preview of this mornings event. Nick . Dave and monica you may remember the why did the turkey cross the road event, metro, nhp, and ccsd police held back around thanksgiving. Thi