Video shows police drone track down madman after alleged rampage with stabbing, shooting, crash into store
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Las Vegas police have unveiled gripping drone footage that reveals how officers successfully pursued a violent suspect involved in a tumultuous domestic incident earlier this month.

The events unfolded at approximately 7:30 a.m. on March 23 near the 4900 block of West Craig Road. Officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to an alarming scene that included a vehicle crashing into a business, a stabbing, and reports of gunfire.

Authorities reported that the suspect drove a vehicle into a storefront and subsequently assaulted a woman, an act investigators linked to a domestic dispute.

According to Fox 5 Las Vegas, the suspect crashed through the entrance of a Dollar Tree and attacked the woman with a knife.

Police drone captures suspect hiding near tires and dumpster behind Las Vegas business after alleged rampage

Drone footage captured by the police illustrates the suspect attempting to conceal himself behind a building, near a pile of tires and a dumpster, before officers closed in to apprehend him.

During the chaos, another individual at the scene discharged a firearm at the suspect, who managed to escape before law enforcement arrived, as reported by the outlet.

The woman was taken to a hospital. Her condition has not been disclosed.

In the newly released video, LVMPD’s drone unit can be seen tracking the suspect from above as he attempted to escape.

Police drone shows Las Vegas suspect fleeing on foot as K-9 unit and officers close in after violent incident

Police drone video shows a suspect running through a Las Vegas shopping center as officers and a K-9 unit move in following a stabbing and crash into a business. (X/@LVMPD)

The video shows the suspect moving on foot through the area, darting between buildings and parked cars while officers close in from multiple directions.

At one point, the suspect is seen running alongside a large retail building before heading into a nearby lot, with patrol units quickly moving in on his location.

Officers were able to use the aerial view to quickly locate and arrest the suspect without further incident.

Police drone shows Las Vegas suspect surrendering as officers move in to make arrest after violent rampage

Police drone video shows the suspect surrendering as officers close in and take him into custody following an alleged stabbing and crash into a Las Vegas business. (X/@LVMPD)

The video drew praise online, with commenters calling the technology “incredible” and thanking officers for their service, while others highlighted the role drones can play in safely tracking dangerous suspects.

Police said the individual who fired the weapon was also detained as part of the ongoing investigation.

Officials say the case remains under investigation, but the video underscores how police are increasingly relying on drone technology to respond to fast-moving, violent situations and apprehend suspects more efficiently.

“This is another example of how our drone program is helping officers respond faster, track suspects more effectively, and protect lives in critical moments,” police said in a statement accompanying the video.

Authorities have not released the identities of those involved, and no further details have been released.

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.

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