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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a violent shooting incident that occurred on Monday night, September 21, 2026. The victim is an off-duty corrections officer who was struck by gunfire while walking near a business in the 7600 block of West Cheyenne Avenue, close to the intersection with Buffalo Drive. Police responded to the scene at approximately 8:43 p.m. and discovered the officer suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a nearby hospital, where he remains in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon. According to law enforcement reports, the suspect approached the victim on a black electric bicycle, produced a firearm, and fired several rounds in the officer's direction before fleeing the area on the same bicycle prior to the arrival of responding officers. The LVMPD has released surveillance images and a description of the individual they wish to identify. The suspect is described as a male wearing a dark green jacket, dark pants, a half-style helmet, and a face covering. Authorities are urging the public to review the released video footage and photos to assist in the identification of the gunman. Individuals with information regarding the suspect's identity or location are asked to contact the LVMPD Fun Crime Unit directly by calling 702-828-7815 or via email at vgcu@lvmpd.com. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Nevada by calling 702-385-5555 or visiting crimestoppersofnv.com. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to seek the individual responsible for this attack.
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