Officers involved in two Las Vegas shootings identified
The officers involved in a police shooting in downtown Las Vegas on Tuesday were identified Friday.
Las Vegas officers Steven T. Williams, 34, and Keegan A. Doty, 26, were involved in the shooting of Larry Barber, 37, at the Travel Inn at 2028 E. Fremont St. about 5:30 p.m.
Two witnesses told detectives that Barber grabbed a knife from his pants and walked toward an officer, swinging the knife at him, police said.
Police said one officer fired several rounds. It was unclear Friday if Doty or Williams fired.
Barber, who had been wanted on felony charges, was taken to UMC in critical condition, where he remains.
Both Doty and Williams were hired in 2008 and assigned to the Downtown Area Command.
Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.
