A suspect was taken into custody early Friday morning after a prolonged barricade situation in southwest Las Vegas, where a K9 unit was instrumental in subduing the individual who was allegedly involved in an assault with a deadly weapon. The ordeal began on Thursday at approximately 10:20 p.m. on the 4800 block of Villa Pedcara Street, close to Tropicana Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive, as reported by News3LV.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to an assault report and attempted to negotiate with the suspect. The situation escalated into a standoff, prompting nearby residents to be advised to remain indoors for their safety. According to multiple reports, the standoff extended into the early morning hours. After several hours, SWAT units arrived at the scene, and the suspect was bitten by a police K9 and taken into custody at approximately 3:20 a.m., as reported by FOX5 Vegas.
The suspect, who was identified as the victim’s roommate, is now facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon; as per the police, the victim involved in the initial incident did not report any injuries. The effective deployment of the K9 unit was a decisive factor in bringing the barricade situation to a close and ensuring the suspect’s capture without additional harm to officers or civilians. The LVMPD has not yet released the name of the suspect…