Cops who shot knife-wielding suspect in Las Vegas identified | Shootings

Sgt. Ashley Ravelo, 32, has worked for Metro since 2014. Officer Johnny Patino, 32, has worked for Metro since 2021. Both are assigned to the Southeast Area Command's Community Policing Division.

The shooting occurred in the 6400 block of Boulder Highway, near East Russell Road, around 4:41 a.m., police Capt. Kurt McKenzie said at a news conference, adding that officers received a call regarding a man armed with a knife outside a business on this block. The man was threatening customers, he said.

The officers have been placed on routine paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a review of this incident.