Austin Abdelnabi

Police Officer Austin Abdelnabi was shot and killed responding to a call regarding an armed subject at the 4500 block of East Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas.

Before 4:00 p.m., Officer Abdelnabi and other officers went to investigate reports of an armed intoxicated man at a local business. When they arrived at the location, they were met with gunfire, and shots were exchanged.

Officer Abdelnabi was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

Officer Abdelnabi was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for over two years.

I'm saddened to learn of your tragic loss. Thank you so much for your service to our nation, and also for your service to the people of the city of Las Vegas. Rest in peace. I will pray for your family, friends, loved ones and colleagues.

Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13