Man Killed After Trying to Stop Carjacking in Las Vegas Driveway

A Las Vegas homeowner was killed in his driveway on Tuesday afternoon after trying to stop a stranger from stealing his vehicle, according to local authorities.

At around 11:33 a.m., Las Vegas Dispatch received a report of an auto-pedestrian collision in the east valley area near Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard, KSNV reported. Responding officers found the victim lying on the road in the 4600 block of Glenn Davis Drive near Dennis Way.

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Police said the suspect spotted a vehicle running in a residential driveway, climbed inside, and drove it out onto the street. The homeowner, described as being in his late 40s to early 50s, saw the vehicle leaving and stood in the road to block its path.

The Fatal Collision on Glenn Davis Drive

The suspect accelerated at a high speed, struck the homeowner, and fled the scene before officers arrived. Responding officers immediately rendered aid, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Investigators confirmed they are treating the incident as a homicide. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the crash.

Vehicle Recovered While Suspect Remains at Large

Police later located the stolen vehicle, though authorities have not released details regarding where it was found. The suspect has not yet been taken into custody.

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“This is an isolated incident and there’s no threat to the public,” said LVMPD Lt. Casey Clarkson.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.