Surveillance was being conducted on the day of the shooting in connection to a series of robberies that occurred between the LVMPD and North Las Vegas Police Department's jurisdictions since May 14, 2023. The investigation would also reveal that Glunt was armed with a 9mm, with which he fired 5 rounds. Gowens fire 15 rounds during the incident, while Det.
The suspect was also identified as Matthew Glunt, a 48-year-old white male adult.īoth officers were armed with 9mm handguns, according to Yatomi, and an investigation determined Det. This is the second officer-involved shooting in the LVMPD jurisdiction of 2023.ĭuring a press conference, Assistant Sheriff Yasenia Yatomi identified the officers involved as Detective Christopher Gowens and Detective Joshua Leach. LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have identified the suspect, as well as officers, involved in last week's officer-involved shooting that occurred near the Strip.Īccording to preliminary reports, the shooting occurred after a robbery suspect fire several rounds at LVMPD detectives as they attempted to apprehend him on May 25, 2023, around 11 p.m.
