Arrest report details fight that led to fatal shooting by officer outside Las Vegas Walmart
We’re learning more about the events that led up to a fatal shooting outside a Las Vegas Walmart store by a Las Vegas Metropolitan officer.According to booking logs, 30-year-old Ameea Blue and 25-year-old Raqiya Smith were arrested on charges of battery with a deadly weapon, disregard for the safety of persons or property, and conspiracy to commit battery. Smith also faces additional charges of battery and theft of an amount less than $650.According to an arrest report obtained by Channel 13, Smith and Blue were approaching the store entrance around 6 a.m., at the same time a boyfriend and girlfriend were arguing in front of the store.Documents say that the man involved said something to Smith and Blue, leading the two women to approach the couple, and Blue tried to punch him.Smith, Blue, and the man get into a fight, and at one point Smith steps away to use her phone, the report says.
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