NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV (FOX5) - The Clark County Coroner's Office said a man shot during an encounter with a North Las Vegas police officer Monday died of a gunshot wound of the head.
Medical examiners identified the person as 38-year-old David L. Robinson.
According to NLVPD Public Information Officer Chrissie Coon, a uniformed officer was patrolling the area of Woodard Street and Tonopah Avenue about 1 a.m. when he saw a man identified as Robinson walking in a crosswalk. Coon said the officer informed dispatchers he was going to stop the person.
According to Coon, the encounter with the 38-year-old homeless man grew violent.
Within minutes of the encounter, the officer called dispatchers to say there had been shots fired and medical assistance was needed, according to police .... http://www.fox5vegas.com
