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Arrest Warrants Issued After Corrections Officer Shooting

The Las Vegas Justice Court named two suspects in the attempted murder of an off-duty officer.

Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Violence

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The Las Vegas Justice Court issued arrest warrants Monday for Agustin and Guadalupe Ramirez in connection with the shooting of an off-duty corrections officer. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Las Vegas residents and law enforcement are seeking two suspects, Agustin Victor Ramirez and Guadalupe Ramirez, following the shooting of an off-duty corrections officer. The Las Vegas Justice Court issued warrants for the pair on Monday morning.

Why it matters

The shooting of a law enforcement official in a public space raises questions about public safety and the nature of the attack. With the suspects at large, authorities have moved to secure their detention upon capture.

The Las Vegas Justice Court issued arrest warrants for 2 suspects facing felony counts including attempted murder. Their specific locations remain unknown.

The players

Agustin Victor Ramirez

A suspect named in an arrest warrant for charges including conspiracy to commit murder.

Guadalupe Ramirez

A suspect named in an arrest warrant for charges including attempted murder.

Eric Goodman

The Las Vegas Justice Court judge who granted the arrest warrants.

The details

Judge Eric Goodman granted the warrants after a mask-wearing suspect shot an off-duty corrections officer before fleeing the scene on an e-bike. The suspects face multiple felony charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, discharging a weapon into an occupied structure, and carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. Upon apprehension, both will be held without bail until their initial court appearance.

Timeline

  1. September 21, 2026: An off-duty corrections officer was shot.

  2. September 28, 2026: The Las Vegas Justice Court issued arrest warrants.

Beyond the Strip

This case follows the standard procedural framework established for violent felony investigations in the valley. The pursuit of the suspects aligns with the standard 2026 investigation protocols for violent felony offenses.

Residents should remain vigilant as two suspects wanted for violent felonies remain at large. Anyone with information should contact local law enforcement authorities immediately.

The takeaway

The court has ordered that both suspects be held without bail once they are taken into custody. Residents should monitor local police updates for information regarding the apprehension of the suspects.

Further reading

For more on local public safety incidents, visit the Violence section.

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