Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Add to My HeroesHenry Prendes
Sergeant Henry Prendes was shot and killed after responding to a domestic violence call at 8336 Feather Duster Court.
He and several officers responded to a report of a man beating a woman with a stick in the front yard and breaking windows on vehicles and a house on Feather Duster Court. When Sergeant Prendes and other officers arrived, they located the woman, who was the suspect's girlfriend. Her mother and her brother were with her, but the suspect had gone inside the home.
Sergeant Prendes approached the door of the home when the suspect opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle, striking him. Sergeant Prendes fell on the sidewalk, but officers could not reach him because the suspect continued firing with his weapon. The suspect fired approximately 50 rounds and kept the officers pinned behind cars and walls.
The suspect then went upstairs and fired down upon the officers. Despite the barrage of gunfire, police officers tried to rescue Sergeant Prendes. A member of the Gang Unit heard the call and responded to the scene with a rifle. He was able to shoot and kill the suspect and help rescue Sergeant Prendes. That officer was wounded in the leg during the rescue and exchange of gunfire.
Sergeant Prendes had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 14 years
- Badge 4067
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; Semi-automatic
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 997 ReflectionsI am Henry's niece (by marriage) and he had such a tremendous impact on me. He helped me when I faced one of the most difficult times in my life and I'll never forget his kind eyes, passionate heart and the love he had for his girls. It breaks my heart every day when I see them go through the milestones of life without their dad by their side. It's been 18 years and it still hurts. It hurts on birthday, the anniversary of your passing and every day in between. You were a true hero and you are so missed by everyone's life that you touched.
Christa Pryor
His niece
October 22, 2024
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