LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A person accused of firing a gunshot at a Metro police officer thanked a distinct officer for not taking pictures him throughout an arrest weeks earlier, the 8 Information Now Investigators have realized.
Jaime Bustillos, 19, faces drug-related and tried homicide prices for 2 incidents since July, information stated.
On July 18, a Metro police officer encountered Bustillos after he allegedly crashed into two automobiles on Sahara Avenue close to Nellis Boulevard, paperwork stated.
Because the officer approached Bustillos, the driving force gave the impression to be dealing with a rifle within the automobile, main the officer to carry him at gunpoint, paperwork stated. Within the automobile, an officer positioned 60 marijuana vape pens.
Whereas the officer was taking Bustillos into custody, Bustillos instructed him, “Thanks for not shooting me. I just didn’t want to get in trouble,” paperwork stated.
On Sept. 19, police arrested Bustillos after they stated he fired a gunshot at a Metro officer on Stewart Avenue close to Christy Lane.
That day, officers working a separate investigation adopted Bustillos, believing he was their suspect, paperwork stated. Whereas following Bustillos, he allegedly shot his gun at an officer.
“[The officer] saw the driver […] discharge his firearm at him,” paperwork stated. “[The officer] saw a single muzzle flash from the firearm, then heard a thump on his vehicle. [The officer] added that the rear windshield of his vehicle was shattered.”
The officer later collided with one other LVMPD worker’s car to “disengage” from the shooter, paperwork stated.
Police later positioned the handgun they consider Bustillos used within the taking pictures.
Prosecutors didn’t instantly file prices in July, main a choose to launch Bustillos. Following his arrest in September, and prosecutors submitting prices together with tried homicide, Las Vegas Justice Courtroom Decide Daniel Westmeyer denied setting bail.
A preliminary listening to within the case involving the taking pictures was scheduled for Oct. 8.
