Slaying, fire reported at Las Vegas officer's home
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Police from several southern Nevada jurisdictions are investigating a slaying and fire at the home of a Las Vegas police lieutenant in Boulder City.
Las Vegas police spokeswoman Carla Alston confirmed that a Las Vegas police officer was involved in the 9 a.m. Monday incident. She says Henderson police are handling the investigation.
Clark County Sheriff Douglas Gillespie has scheduled a 2:30 p.m. news conference in Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Sun reports (http://bit.ly/VM8GYR ) police and firefighters were on the scene on a quiet street near an elementary school and hospital.
Clark County Assessor records show the home is owned by Hans Walters. He's a Las Vegas police lieutenant who's married to a former police officer. The couple has at least two young children.