Las Vegas Sun

April 19, 2024

Hearing set in police shooting of man armed with pellet gun

Officials say evidence will be aired Friday in the police slaying last summer of a man who authorities say pulled a pellet gun while running from officers in North Las Vegas.

The fact-finding hearing in the death of Kenneth Alan Johnson is scheduled for the Clark County Commission chambers at the county government center.

A prosecutor will present witnesses and facts to a presiding officer and ombudsman, and the review will be aired on Clark County television streamed on the Internet.

Police say the 34-year-old Johnson fled on a motor scooter and displayed the pellet gun during a foot chase early July 18 near Revere Street and Tropical Avenue.

Officer Robert Makinster shot and fatally wounded Johnson.

The 29-year-old Makinster was identified as a six-year police veteran. He wasn't injured.

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