The LVRJ has just reported that the Nye County Deputy who was shot this afternoon, has died of his wounds. This is the fifth Southern Nevada police officer who has died in the past year or so. http://www.lvrj.com/news/gunman-killed--deputy-wounded-in-pahrump-shootout-92143529.html
This was the deputy's first week on the job, according to Channel 13. He just returned from Afghanistan after serving a tour in the military.
This is some information on the rifle that was used in the murder: http://www.christiangunowner.com/skscarbine.html
The shooting was the result of a domestic violence disturbance and the the thug was stalking a woman at the Terrible's casino.
Information from the Pahrump Valley Times: http://www.pahrumpvalleytimes.com/2010/Apr-23-Fri-2010/news/pahrump_deputy_shot_042610.html
I will update this story as more information comes in.
RIP, Deputy.
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