Henderson, Nev. – On January 31st, at approximately 5:40 p.m., the City of Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to the 1300 block of W. Sunset Road in reference to a stabbing incident involving an on-property security officer and a male subject.

Preliminary information revealed a male subject was observed concealing store merchandise on his person and proceeded to exit the business without paying for the merchandise.  The business’ 56-year-old security officer was alerted to the theft and attempted to retrieve the stolen merchandise from the male outside the business.  When confronted, the theft suspect brandished a knife.  The security officer then produced his own knife which resulted in the theft suspect being stabbed.

The 34-year-old theft suspect was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The name of the decedent will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office pending notification of next of kin. 

This case is still under investigation to determine whether criminal charges are forthcoming.

As this is an open investigation, no further details will be released at this time.

This is being investigated as the second homicide for the City of Henderson for 2021.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.