Firefighters of Las Vegas Engine 210 had just been released from a business fire on Western Avenue and were dispatched to a single auto rollover on Paratore Way between W. Charleston Blvd and Valley View Blvd. at 4:39PM. When firefighters arrived, they found one SUV on its roof on the side of the road. They discovered one single victim inside the car, a male who needed treatment. Two firefighters entered the car to begin treatment when they heard a bang. At first they thought an airbag device might have gone off, but they soon discovered the victim had a 45cal automatic pistol in his hand and he just discharged inside the vehicle. The gun was pulled from the victim's hand by the firefighters and thrown outside the vehicle to a Metro Police officer who was on scene. Firefighters continued to perform medical treatment to the victim, which consisted of a head injury and transported him to a hospital. His injuries did not appear to be life threatening.
The incident is being investigated by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. None of the firefighters were injured during the incident.
