Judge Will Sentence Tyson Hampton on Monday
A Las Vegas judge is set to finalize the case following a guilty but mentally ill plea entered in May.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Law Enforcement
A Las Vegas judge will sentence 28-year-old Tyson Hampton on Monday for the 2022 killing of LVMPD Officer Truong Thai. Hampton previously pleaded guilty but mentally ill to murder and attempted murder charges.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows a high-profile case involving the death of an officer responding to a domestic violence call. The resolution comes after prosecutors agreed to waive the death penalty in exchange for a guilty plea.
The court record reflects a plea of guilty but mentally ill for 28-year-old Tyson Hampton across dozens of criminal counts. This agreement concluded the possibility of a death penalty sentence.
The players
Tyson Hampton
The 28-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty but mentally ill to the murder of an officer.
Truong Thai
An LVMPD officer who was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in 2022.
The details
Hampton entered the plea in May following the 2022 shooting death of Officer Truong Thai during a domestic violence call. As part of the agreement, prosecutors dropped the pursuit of the death penalty. The judge is scheduled to deliver the final sentence this Monday in Las Vegas.
Timeline
The shooting of Officer Truong Thai occurred in 2022.
Tyson Hampton entered a guilty but mentally ill plea in May 2026.
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This sentencing marks the final legal phase in the prosecution of the individual responsible for the 2022 shooting death of Officer Truong Thai. The outcome follows the established path of plea agreements used to resolve capital-eligible cases in the valley.
Residents should anticipate heavy security or potential traffic delays around the courthouse on Monday morning during the hearing. The conclusion of this case brings a significant legal chapter to a close for the community.
The takeaway
The sentencing concludes the legal process for the 2022 incident. Residents may watch for updates on the final judgment delivered by the court on Monday.
What happens next
The sentencing hearing will take place Monday, September 28, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on judicial proceedings and ongoing cases in the valley, visit Law Enforcement.
