Thu. Nov 14th, 2024

The North Las Vegas officer in Nevada who killed his daughter before turning the gun on himself following a dispute has been identified.

In a statement released by the North Las Vegas Police Department, Israel Molina, a 6-year veteran assigned to patrol, was identified as the officer involved in Sunday’s murder-suicide.

“Our hearts truly go out to the family, and we offer our deepest condolences to all those affected,” the statement concluded.

ORIGINAL STORY: Police Officer Kills Daughter And Himself Early Sunday Morning In Nevada

Police were called out to the officer’s home just after 4 a.m. on July 17.

LVMPD SWAT responded and made an emergency entry into the residence, where they located a juvenile and Molina deceased, suffering from gunshot wounds.

According to police, the incident happened following a confrontation between Molina and his wife, where the couple’s two children were also involved.

The mother and son both suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

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By Buffy Gunner

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