LVMPD Officer Pena Shoots Armed Suspect Nettles Near Harmon/Arville
Key Questions
What happened during the LVMPD officer-involved shooting near Harmon/Arville?
Officer Alex Pena shot fleeing suspect Mitchell Nettles, who was armed and wearing body armor, during a police chase. The incident resulted in non-fatal injuries to Nettles, with no harm to the officer. Bodycam video and details were released by Las Vegas police.
What is the status of the suspect Mitchell Nettles?
Nettles sustained non-fatal injuries from the shooting. He faces charges and was released on $40,000 bail. This marks the fifth officer-involved shooting for LVMPD in 2026, and the third non-fatal one.
How does this incident relate to recent violence in the area?
The shooting occurred near Harmon/Arville, close to a homicide at Esmeralda/Sahara, contributing to ongoing central valley violence. Police have shared details on the armed suspect wearing armor. The story is still developing.
Officer Alex Pena shot fleeing suspect Mitchell Nettles (body armor) during chase; non-fatal injuries, no officer harm, 5th OIS 2026, charges filed with $40k bail; nearby Esmeralda/Sahara homicide adds to central valley violence.