25-year-old recognized as shooter who killed NLVPD officer
Alexander Mathis died in Tuesday’s taking pictures, which additionally left 49-year-old NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow deceased. Roscow was shot a number of instances.
“Mathis stated that when he saw the firearm in the backpack, he stated he would keep it for protection because he is homeless,” police mentioned on the time of the arrest.
NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow died within the taking pictures on Feb. 4, 2025. (NLVPD)
Mathis missed a number of court docket appearances and a warrant was issued for his arrest, information mentioned. In 2021, police arrested Mathis on the warrant after a taking pictures close to downtown.
It was not instantly clear Wednesday if Mathis was concerned in that taking pictures.
Mathis pleaded no contest to the gun cost, information mentioned. A decide sentenced him to a suspended six-month jail sentence — which means he would solely go to jail if he confronted a brand new cost.
The cost was later dropped to a misdemeanor, information mentioned.
The Clark County coroner’s workplace recognized Mathis because the shooter Wednesday. North Las Vegas police haven’t launched any additional particulars concerning the taking pictures or have supplied a chance to ask questions.
