Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Raul Elizondo was shot and killed after responding to reports of a suspicious person who was acting erratically and walking into traffic in the area of Magnet Street. A struggle ensued between the two and the man was able to gain control of Officer Elizondo's service revolver. The man fatally shot Officer Elizondo and then exchanged shots with responding officers before committing suicide. The round that struck Officer Elizondo entered his side between the panels of his vest. Officer Elizondo had served with the North Las Vegas Police Department for three years. He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and sister. In 1999 an elementary school was dedicated to and named after Officer Elizondo.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother, two brothers, and sister.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Elizondo gave the North Las Vegas Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Las Vegas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Elizondo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Raul Paul Elizondo is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NV, 81 of 145 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.9% of this state's fallen. That is 1.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At North Las Vegas Police Department, 2 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Raul Paul Elizondo's cause is highlighted.
How Raul Paul Elizondo Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Raul Paul Elizondo is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Raul Paul Elizondo was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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