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id: 04823a1146
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 12:38 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 15:30 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Man killed trying to stop car theft in east Las Vegas

Police said a man who stepped into the road to stop a vehicle theft was struck and killed by the stolen car's driver, who fled.

Section: [Public Safety](/las-vegas/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department](/las-vegas/wiki/las-vegas-metropolitan-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [13 Action News (KTNV ABC)](https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/police-homeowner-killed-while-trying-to-stop-car-theft-in-east-las-vegas), 2026-11-10 12:38 PST: Police: Homeowner killed while trying to stop car theft in east Las Vegas
- [Las Vegas Review-Journal](https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/homicide-investigation-underway-in-east-las-vegas-valley-3912690/), 2026-11-10 15:30 PST: Man killed trying to stop car thief in east Las Vegas Valley, police say

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