Las Vegas Metro police sergeant dies following recent leukemia diagnosis

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant tragically died Tuesday following a recent leukemia diagnosis, LVMPD announced Tuesday.

LVMPD Sgt. Justin Williams was rushed into emergency surgery Tuesday morning and tragically passed away. LVMPD escorted him from the hospital to Palm Mortuary in Downtown Las Vegas.

“We will miss you, Justin, more than words can say,” LVMPD said in a social media post Tuesday evening. “Thank you, Justin, for your compassion and caring for this community.”

Williams was recently diagnosed with leukemia. LVMPD said they were there for his family and will continue to be…

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