LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — New particulars launched by regulation enforcement officers recap the incident that left a person useless after being shot by an officer in Bullhead Metropolis on Thursday.
The incident began simply earlier than 2 p.m. in Fort Mohave, the place a mail truck was stolen. An hour later, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division officers situated the car in Laughlin and recognized the 2 individuals who had pushed the stolen mail truck. A type of people was recognized as Erick Tom Watkins, 48, of Bullhead Metropolis.
When an officer discovered Watkins, police say he pointed a gun on the officer and ran away. Police stated Watkins then stole a ship and took it to the Arizona facet of the Colorado River earlier than working it aground and fleeing to a close-by condominium complicated.
Simply earlier than 4 p.m., Bullhead Metropolis Police situated Watkins, who officers stated instantly fired at officers. Police fired again, putting Watkins. He died on the scene.
Legislation enforcement officers famous that Watkins has a number of energetic felony warrants. The deserted mail truck was later situated, however in accordance with police, mail and private objects had been eliminated. The officers concerned within the taking pictures had been positioned on paid administrative go away pending the outcomes of the investigation.
Officers are nonetheless trying to find the second unidentified suspect concerned within the incident. Anybody with info is requested to contact the Mohave County Sheriff’s Workplace at 928-753-0753.
