Dedicated Police Officer Shot And Killed On Duty: LVMPD

LAS VEGAS, NV – An officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department South Central Area Command was killed in the line of duty Thursday morning, according to a statement by the department.

Officer Truong Thai, 49, died following a shooting with an armed man, the department said.

“Ofc. Thai was a dedicated, 23-year veteran of this department,” the statement continued. “He held various roles over his time here including as a firearms instructor. He was passionate about training new officers.”

“Your sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the department added in a follow-up statement.