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Metro Police officers wait outside during an officer-involved shooting investigation at the P.T.’s Pub near Nellis Boulevard and Sahara Avenue on Monday, November 15, 2010. Three Metro Police officers shot and killed a man inside the tavern as the man was holding a bartender at knifepoint during a robbery attempt, police said.
By Jackie Valley (contact) 
Published Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 | 11:26 a.m.
Updated Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 | 7:16 p.m.
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Three Metro Police officers shot and killed a man Monday morning inside a P.T.'s Pub in the eastern valley as the man was holding a bartender at knifepoint during a robbery attempt, police said.
Officers responded to reports of a robbery in progress about 10:30 a.m. at P.T.'s Pub, 2280 S. Nellis Blvd., near the intersection with Sahara Avenue. Police Capt. Patrick Neville, with Metro's homicide bureau, said officers arrived to find a 23-year-old man holding a female bartender at knifepoint.
The man wasn't complying with officers' demands, police said.
Three officers fired at the man, who was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A male customer at P.T.'s was injured during the robbery attempt, but police didn't know the extent of his injuries or what caused the injury. He also was taken to the hospital.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance video. Police also are interviewing at least five patrons who were inside the business at the time of the shooting.
Neville called the shooting an "extremely dynamic situation" in which the officers were forced to make a split-second decision about entering the bar, knowing that someone was being held hostage inside.
David Lewis, 20, said he heard an unusual popping sound as he entered the Super 99ยข Center in the same plaza to pick up a job application.
"I was walking into the store and I heard a 'pop,' and I came out and there were cops everywhere," he said.
Police cordoned off a large section of the Winterwood Pavilion shopping center parking lot, which includes P.T.'s Pub, but nearby streets weren't affected.
The incident was the second fatal shooting involving a Metro Police officer in a span of five hours and marks the department's 25th officer-involved shooting this year. An officer fatally shot a man about 6 a.m. Monday less than four miles away outside a convenience store near Desert Inn Road and Pecos-McLeod Drive.
Chunky says:
What a crazy Monday and its not even lunch yet! Busy for the cops and the bad guys!
Again, Chunky says here come the cop haters, speculators and ambulance chasers!
That's what Chunky thinks and he'll also reserve the rest of his commentary on this story until more details are released!
That's what Chunky thinks!
I'll wait till the facts are in. I noticed the taxpayers paid $450,000 for the death of a death row inmate who died because of bad medical care. Like molestation cases in the Catholic Church, these shootings, etc. could bankrupt the State, and are a big burden on the taxpayers.
However we know that the coroner's jury will always rule "justifiable."
sorry to hear he's survived the shooting thus far. I thought I was going to be able to do my "hooray we lost another moron," cheer and dance.
Yep, prepare yourselves for the oncoming onslaught of "robbers are people too," crybabies. Who would no doubt change their tune real quick and cheer metro if they are the next victim.
I watched almost from the beginning the police, fire and ambulance vehicles pouring in, at 12:15 there were still 28+ police vehicles and a county maintenance truck parked across the street watching with two workers for over an hour. Nice, and people wonder why we are going bankrupt.
I agree with Chunky. Should start to see the cop haters rolling out soon to object to this "excessive use of force." That is, unless it was your daughter being held at knife point. Then perhaps your story would change. I applaud Metro for the fine job they are doing. you threaten someone's life, prepare to have your own placed in jeopardy. oh and here's a quick tip. If you don't want to find yourself in this kind of situation, DON'T BREAK THE LAW. pretty simple principle.
Another malcontent gone. Good job metro.
This place is a mess.
This one sounds a lot better than the first one today, on the surface. I won't have any problems with this one unless new information should indicate otherwise.
The followup response by that many units is another matter entirely.
The man, who was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Had the officers just cuffed him and carried him to sunrise for scratches the end result would have been the same.
I'd better buy a couple more boxes of '9s' sounds like there might be a shortage at the rate things are going here!
People are not to be shot for "not obeying the law" they are shot for being a threat to other people.
Remember the OJ Judge: "if the gun went off it might have killed someone or a tourist in the hallway...."
These shooting could kill or injured innocent people, including children and should be avoided when possible.
YEEEHAW, It's the wild wild west!
Except the sheriffs are the only ones in town with guns! LOL
Good job Metro, kill these lowlifes so we don't have to house them for the next 20 years. Maybe they will get the message that if they rob they die.
Wow, Metro already killed two civilians today....
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Metro, thank you for continually sending the right message to all these Manly Men who think nothing of beating women, hitting women with sticks, holding knives to women's throats, and just generally behaving like 'roided-out, doped-up, neanderthal meth-heads. Keep up the great work, officers, and know that the felon-hugging, Metro-bashing, criminal apologists represent an increasing MINORITY of our citizenry.
rumrunner, drink some more rum. you are going to try to compare the shooting of a confirmed armed robber with a child chewing gum in class?
Judy, One more and the "over 2" bet will pay off big time. I think Bally's had the line at + 1200
thank you cops for taking out the trash.
DesertKing, you echoed my feelings exactly. The scum established his respect for society by using the knife to commit a crime. Take them all out!
What we should do before forming an opinion or theory is find a benchmark to compare the the current police involved shootings to. Once that is done the city should take appropriate action. Las Vegas is a high crime area so I don't think it's right to convict the police without taking a closer look. My gut feeling is that there may be some procedural errors buy LVMPD.
Thanks mred...your insight has been incredibly accurate lately.
Most recently illustrated by your keen observations regarding the suspects that robbed/killed the Eldorado high school teacher that were 'hiding in Mexico and Canada' avoiding extradition and weren't going to be caught by the police due to the death penalty being in place.
Quite the pundit.
You should be on television.
Police enforce laws which maintain the safety and fabric of society. Were they not to force compliance with THE LAW'S demands, the United States would be a much darker place. For this reason, as is also sanctioned by local, state, and national government, they have the right to use any force necessary to ensure the well-being of the very people with the indepence to speak out against them.
A walking stick could easily prove to be a deadly weapon in the hands of an aggravated citizen able to withstand the voltage of a tazer gun, as well as the impact of a bean bag gun. It goes without saying that a knife could be deadly.
Also, METRO, as well as all current police departments in the state of Nevada, have extensive investigations into the actions of its officers to ensure moral conduct on their behalf.
Nobody grows up wishing to be a police officer in the hopes of the chance to end someone's life. This is a decision which haunts officers for much of their lives, many times leading to their resignations and worse.
JakeC
While we all need to wait and see what the evidence bears out ultimately (and curiously enough it might not all come out today to the public), your post is pretty accurate.
Thanks, I'm in the 11th grade.
Bandit with a knife, police with a gun. Score 0 to 1. One of these days the criminal will learn, once the police arrives on scene, the criminal no longer has the upper hand on a unarmed citizen. Basic Lesson 101. Comply or die. One of these days even the armpits of society will realize it.
Just another reason why i left vegas after over 20 years of liveing in that town.Same ol crap!Good ol boys run your town,and if anyone speaks out against their veiws,they remove your post!Your town is dieing by your own hands,and i for one have no plans on ever returning! And that includes to visit family!!!And as for this rag of a so called paper,Ill bet you helped harry steal the election!
I beg to differ. I think the female bartender was just trying to serve up some drinks, and she finds herself with a knife to her throat, and he probably smelled. So that gets you shot everytime. I hope she gets a few days off, and can recuperate from this traumatic experience. Bottoms up
suicide by cop!
america...the violent society.
founded on slavery and war.
more folks incarcerated in america than any other nation.
maybe i'll move to canada.
Las Vegas Sun online management--Please delete that Chunky account and IP ban him, please. He's an idiot.
Come on Watch, Chunky ain't a bad guy, he just has a different perspective from most people.
now thats a reason to shoot someone....not a a crazy man with a stick
Seems like there is no need to schedule a Coroner's Inquest for this one. Tax payers save on the administrative protocol by releasing the deceased to its surviving family.
Good job Metro, no controversy on this one.
IF YOU CAN'T DO THE TIME, DON'T DO THE CRIME.
Robert Blake's famous saying.
CommentWatch, whe you see chunky's comments, just skip it, as I do. I would not ban him, as he has as much right to post here as anybody. I do admit, that the whole "Chunky Thinks" bit is annoying.
As fo the topic, I am glad the cops were able to get this guy off the streets. It's not my place to say anyone "deserves" to die. People need to learn that when they areputting somebody else's life at risk, the police will respond, and the outcome is not always favorable.
That's what mencey thinks. Doh!
I also have called for the police when I needed them. But then after waiting about 30 minutes I called back to 911 and suggested that they call Winchells next time, it might be quicker. And they agreed!
Channel 8 investigative reporters ard doing a show tonight at 11pm on how much Metro has paid to settle lawsuits. Could be very interesting.