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North Las Vegas officer critical as illness complications develop

A North Las Vegas Police officer who suffered complications believed to stem from a prior duty-related illness is in critical condition at Sunrise Medical Center, according to a department spokesperson.

The situation is not connected to any current police incident or heat-related, an email stated.

The officer was transferred from Mountain View Hospital to Sunrise on Wednesday.

No more details are available.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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