Attempted robbery at Bellagio casino in Las Vegas turns into shoot-out with police

Saturday, March 16, 2019
LAS VEGAS (WPVI) -- An attempted robbery at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas turned into a shoot-out with police.

Authorities say a person with a gun approached one of the casino cages in the poker area.
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The suspect ran.

The suspect was confronted by police outside and began shooting.

One officer was hit in the chest, but we are told he was wearing a bulletproof vest.

Authorities say law enforcement shot back.
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The suspect is in critical condition.



That officer was treated and released by a local hospital.

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