Las Vegas Police Kill Victim of Home Invasion Who Called 911 for Help

Police Shooting Raises Questions About Use of Force

Las Vegas police shot and killed a man who called 911 to report a home invasion early Friday morning. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Erik Scott, was shot multiple times by officers who responded to the call.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Scott called 911 at around 1:30 a.m. to report that two men had broken into his home. Scott told the dispatcher that the men were armed and that he was hiding in a closet.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found Scott in the closet. Police say that Scott was holding a knife and that he refused to drop it when ordered to do so. Officers then fired multiple shots, killing Scott.

The shooting is under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Force Investigation Team. The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave.

Questions Raised About Police Use of Force

The shooting of Erik Scott has raised questions about the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's use of force. Some critics have argued that the officers involved in the shooting used excessive force and that Scott did not pose an immediate threat to the officers.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has defended the officers' use of force, saying that Scott was armed with a knife and that he refused to drop it when ordered to do so.

The shooting of Erik Scott is a tragic reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day. It is also a reminder of the importance of holding police officers accountable for their use of force.

Timeline of Events

1. 1:30 a.m.: Erik Scott calls 911 to report a home invasion.
2. 1:35 a.m.: Police officers arrive at the scene.
3. 1:36 a.m.: Officers find Scott in a closet, holding a knife.
4. 1:37 a.m.: Officers order Scott to drop the knife.
5. 1:38 a.m.: Scott refuses to drop the knife.
6. 1:39 a.m.: Officers fire multiple shots, killing Scott.

Questions and Answers

1. Who is Erik Scott? Erik Scott was a 27-year-old man who was shot and killed by Las Vegas police officers on Friday, January 20, 2023.
2. Why did Erik Scott call 911? Erik Scott called 911 to report a home invasion. He told the dispatcher that two men had broken into his home and that he was hiding in a closet.
3. Why did the police officers shoot Erik Scott? The police officers shot Erik Scott because he was holding a knife and refused to drop it when ordered to do so.
4. Is the shooting of Erik Scott under investigation? Yes, the shooting of Erik Scott is under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Force Investigation Team.