Las Vegas police identify officer killed in shooting near Mountain Vista, Tropicana

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas police officer and the suspect in a police shooting are dead Tuesday afternoon.

Officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said dispatch received a call just before 4 p.m. about a person with a firearm at a business in the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue.

Police officers and drones were dispatched to the area. The caller told police the person was waving the firearm and “appeared to be intoxicated.”

Police said officers made contact with the suspect, and the suspect started firing at officers. At least one LVMPD officer fired back towards the suspect. FOX5 saw police investigating the shooting near Hacienda and Mountain Vista streets.

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“A 30-year-old Las Vegas police officer was then worked on heroically by the Clark County Fire Department, other officers and EMS,” LVMPD Sheriff Kevin McMahill said. “He was transported to UMC where nurses worked to save his life.”

“Unfortunately, our officer has passed,” he said.

McMahill identified the officer as Austin Abdelnabi.

McMahill said Abdelnabi was also a Marine veteran. He has been with Metro since November 2023.

Police said the suspect in the shooting also died at the scene.

“As you can imagine, I have lots of grieving police officers, a grieving community. I haven’t gotten to the scene yet; I came straight here. I came to see the officer and his family,” McMahill said.

The sheriff thanked the men and women of EMS, Clark County Fire, and nurses and doctors who tried to save his life.

Community Reactions

• Chair of the Clark County Commission, Michael Naft: My deepest condolences are with the family of our fallen officer on the news of today’s unimaginable loss. We hold them and our entire LVMPD family close to our hearts at this incredibly painful time. Flags at county buildings will be lowered in his honor.
• Nevada State Police: The Nevada State Police extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer, and to our partners at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
• Clark County: A sad day for Las Vegas, Clark County, and Southern Nevada. Sending condolences to all of LVMPD, the friends and family of this brave officer. Our thoughts are with you on this difficult evening.
• Back our Blue: It is with profound sadness that we report the shooting death of a@LVMPDOfficer this afternoon. Details are still coming in but please keep the entire department and our community in your prayers.
• Las Vegas Department of Public Safety: Today, we pause to honor a life dedicated to protecting others. The City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety is deeply saddened by the loss of an LVMPD officer who gave their life in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family.
• Henderson Police: We stand with our LVMPD brothers and sisters and mourn the loss of the officer killed in the line of duty. Our hearts are with the officer’s family, loved ones, friends, and all LVMPD during this incredibly difficult time. Rest easy-we have the watch from here.

Las Vegas police will hold another briefing about this event on Friday. Check back for updates.