Published Monday, April 20, 2020 | 8:51 a.m.
Updated Monday, April 20, 2020 | 1:04 p.m.
Police in Henderson say an armed suspect was killed and an officer was wounded at the scene of a domestic disturbance.
Authorities say the incident began aboiut 9:30 p.m. Sunday when they received reports of a family disturbance in the 2200 block of Galindo Court in the Anthem area. The first officer to arrive came across a man who appeared drunk and was wielding a gun.
Lt. Kirk Moore says the suspect was uncooperative withe the officer. The display of the firearm led to an exchange of gunfire.
The officer was shot and wounded. Additional officers at the scene tended to the wounded officer. He was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
The suspect was found dead at the scene.
Police have not released the identity of the suspect or the wounded officer.
