There were reports of gunshots fired in the area around 7:30 a.m. Snider was carrying a firearm, repeatedly entering and leaving the neighborhood while shouting and firing his rifle. Police tried to negotiate with Snider without success, and when Snider pointed the firearm at police, he was fired upon.
Victim's Name: William Snider
Agency Responsible: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: August 23, 2015
County: Clark
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Under investigation
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 767
Geography: Suburban