Las Vegas Crime Surge: Police Involved Shootings and Robberies on the Rise

Recent crime reports indicate a significant rise in violent incidents in the Las Vegas metro area, particularly involving police-involved shootings and armed robberies. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Henderson Police Department officers shot 14 rounds at Avyonte Webb, 26, after he attempted to evade arrest and strike officers with his vehicle on December 14, 2025.

Webb, who was later arrested with multiple charges, including assault on a protected person with a deadly weapon, had a previous bench warrant for failing to appear in court. In another incident, a robbery suspect was taken into custody after exchanging gunfire with police in North Las Vegas, following a pursuit that started with multiple robbery reports.

The Metropolitan Police Department reported that the suspect fired shots at officers before barricading himself in a residence; fortunately, no injuries were reported. Additionally, a homeowner fatally shot a man he claimed was an intruder, highlighting growing concerns about public safety in residential areas.

Local residents express alarm at the increasing frequency of these violent incidents, with some describing their neighborhoods as increasingly dangerous.