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Male Shot Trying to Stop Robbery
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Office of Public Information
400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office: 702-828-4082
Sheriff Kevin McMahill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On July 30, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., LVMPD Communications received a report of gunfire in the 100 block of Upland Boulevard. When officers arrived, they located a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound in a vehicle that had collided with a tree. Officers immediately began rendering aid. Medical personnel transported the victim to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
As additional officers arrived, a description of a possible suspect was provided. An individual matching that description was located and detained. The individual was identified as 28-year-old Rodger Harrison.
The LVMPD Homicide Section was notified and responded to the scene. Through the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Harrison grabbed property of a female that was selling items in the area. The deceased victim confronted Harrison leading to a physical altercation. During the altercation, Harrison produced a firearm and shot the victim.
Harrison was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center for Open Murder, Robbery, and Carry Concealed Weapon Without a Permit.
The identification of the decedent, as well as the cause and manner of death, can be obtained through the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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