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Police Fatality Fact-Finding Review for Death of Fabian Leon - September 3, 2026

Meeting Portal — Thursday, September 3, 2026
BodyClark County, Nevada
SessionMeeting Portal
DateThursday, September 3, 2026
StatusFILED
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I've never sworn anybody in though.

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I've got it.

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Thank you.

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Thank you very much.

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Thank you.

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Okay, thank you.

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Oh, there it goes.

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All right.

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All right.

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We ready?

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Welcome to today's police fatality public fact-finding review concerning the death of Fabian Leon.

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Good afternoon.

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My name is Todd Leventhal, and I'll be the presiding over today's proceedings.

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This review is being held because the Clark County District Attorney's Office has made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers involved in the death of Fabi and Leon is appropriate.

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Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12 requires a public review following such a determination.

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This is not a trial.

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Chief Deputy District Attorney Haley Wilming will present today's fact-finding review on behalf of the district attorney's office.

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She will determine the witness or witnesses to be called.

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Members of the public observing this review may subs submit proposed written questions on forms located uh in the back of this room and present it to one of the officers.

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I will ask the questions unless I determine that it is irrelevant, redundant, or an abuse of the review process.

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At the conclusion of the review, no formal determination regarding the manner or cause of death shall be rendered.

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Do either parties have anything to add?

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No, thank you.

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Miss Wilmick, please feel free to call your first witness.

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Thank you.

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Um the state would call Detective Eddie Vega.

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Go ahead.

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Good afternoon, sir.

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Good afternoon.

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Can you tell us how you're employed?

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Uh as a police officer for the city of Henderson Police Department.

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And what's your current assignment with Henderson Pete?

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A detective in our robbery homicide unit.

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How long have you done that job?

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Uh about two and a half years.

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And how long have you been with Henderson PD total?

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Uh almost eleven years.

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You said almost eleven.

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Yes.

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As part of your responsibilities in robbery homicide, are you sometimes assigned to investigate officer involved shootings?

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Yes.

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Can you tell us generally what the protocol is when an officer involved shooting occurs?

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Uh typically it's obviously patrol, uh, that it's involved in a officer involved shooting.

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After the scene is rendered safe and secured, notifications are made to our supervisor chain of command, and then detectives are called out to the scene where we assume the investigation.

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And so is your role to investigate essentially all the facts of the officer involved shooting and render a report and PowerPoint summary as a result of that investigation.

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Yes.

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So in this case, were you assigned to investigate the officer involved shooting involving the death of Baby and Leon?

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I was.

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And what was the date of that officer involved shooting?

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Uh February 19, 2026.

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Okay.

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Did you prepare a PowerPoint to summarize your investigation, which includes kind of an overview, maps, um, phone calls, things like that?

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I did.

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Okay.

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Summary of Proceedings

Police Fatality Fact-Finding Review for Death of Fabian Leon - September 3, 2026

The Clark County District Attorney's Office held a public fact-finding review on September 3, 2026, concerning the death of Fabian Leon, who was shot by Henderson Police Department officers on February 19, 2026. The review is required under Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12 after a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers is appropriate. Presiding Officer Todd Leventhal oversaw the proceedings. Chief Deputy District Attorney Haley Wilming presented the case, calling Detective Eddie Vega of the Henderson Police Department's robbery homicide unit as the sole witness. Ombudsman Monique McNeil asked questions on behalf of the public, including two written questions submitted by Mr. Leon's son.

Discussion Items

Presentation of Investigation

Detective Vega detailed the incident:

  • On February 19, 2026, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Yvonne Alvarado called 911 stating her ex-boyfriend Fabian Leon was at her residence at 233 Scott Grove Street, Henderson, violating a temporary protection order (TPO) and preventing her from leaving to renew it.
  • At 7:51 a.m., Alvarado called again, reporting Leon threatened a "shootout" with police and that he would kill her.
  • Officers arrived at 7:56 a.m. and established a perimeter. They made continuous announcements for occupants to exit.
  • Leon and Alvarado briefly came out several times. Officers observed Leon with a firearm in his waistband. Alvarado's son informed officers Leon had access to firearms inside.
  • At approximately 8:30 a.m., Alvarado ran out of the residence, followed by Leon holding a knife in his right hand. Officers commanded them to stop and put hands up.
  • Leon transitioned the knife to his left hand and drew a black object from his right hip, which officers believed to be a firearm. Four officers fired a total of 24 rounds. Leon was struck approximately 11 times and was pronounced deceased at 8:41 a.m.
  • The object was later determined to be an L-shaped metal bracket. Leon also had a knife.

Ombudsman Questions

Ombudsman Monique McNeil asked Detective Vega about:

  • The nature of the call as a domestic violence/hostage situation.
  • Whether the officers recognized "suicide by cop" indicators (Leon had stated he wanted to leave the world and planned to pretend he had a gun).
  • Whether crisis intervention officers or SWAT were requested (SWAT and crisis negotiation were activated at 8:06 a.m., but the shooting occurred before they arrived).
  • The use of rifles for accuracy at distance, and the chain of command with Sergeant Wolman directing operations.
  • The plan to use less-lethal 40mm munitions if Leon came out with a knife, but the plan was not executed because Leon produced what appeared to be a firearm.
  • The fast unfolding of events (less than five seconds from Alvarado exiting to shots fired).
  • None of the four shooting officers provided statements, so details on who fired first or what each saw are unknown.

Public Comments & Testimony

Two written questions were submitted by Fabian Leon's son and read by the Ombudsman:

  1. Why were officers dragging Mr. Leon's body after he was deceased? Detective Vega responded that officers moved Leon to the waiting ambulance for medical aid.
  2. Why were so many rounds fired (over 27 rounds) for a suspect 30+ feet away? Detective Vega stated he could not speak to the exact reasoning but noted that officers believed they saw a firearm. He added that ideally officers try to reassess between shots if time permits. (Note: The investigation found 24 rounds were fired; the son's question referenced "over 27 rounds.")

Key Outcomes

  • The fact-finding review concluded with no formal determination regarding the manner or cause of death, as per ordinance.
  • The Clark County District Attorney's Office preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution is appropriate remains unchanged.
  • The purpose of the review—to present essential facts to the public—was fulfilled.

Meeting Transcript

I don't have a quick left. I've never sworn anybody in though. I'm good. Oh. Do you need uh yeah, it's fine if I do this. Yeah, it's good. I've got it. Thank you. Thank you very much. No, we're good. Thank you. Okay, thank you. Oh, there it goes. All right. All right. We ready? Welcome to today's police fatality public fact-finding review concerning the death of Fabian Leon. Good afternoon. My name is Todd Leventhal, and I'll be the presiding over today's proceedings. This review is being held because the Clark County District Attorney's Office has made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers involved in the death of Fabi and Leon is appropriate. Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12 requires a public review following such a determination. This is not a trial. Chief Deputy District Attorney Haley Wilming will present today's fact-finding review on behalf of the district attorney's office. She will determine the witness or witnesses to be called. Members of the public observing this review may subs submit proposed written questions on forms located uh in the back of this room and present it to one of the officers. I will ask the questions unless I determine that it is irrelevant, redundant, or an abuse of the review process. At the conclusion of the review, no formal determination regarding the manner or cause of death shall be rendered. Do either parties have anything to add? No, thank you. Miss Wilmick, please feel free to call your first witness. Thank you. Um the state would call Detective Eddie Vega. Go ahead. Good afternoon, sir. Good afternoon. Can you tell us how you're employed? Uh as a police officer for the city of Henderson Police Department. And what's your current assignment with Henderson Pete? A detective in our robbery homicide unit. How long have you done that job? Uh about two and a half years. And how long have you been with Henderson PD total? Uh almost eleven years. You said almost eleven. Yes. As part of your responsibilities in robbery homicide, are you sometimes assigned to investigate officer involved shootings? Yes. Can you tell us generally what the protocol is when an officer involved shooting occurs? Uh typically it's obviously patrol, uh, that it's involved in a officer involved shooting. After the scene is rendered safe and secured, notifications are made to our supervisor chain of command, and then detectives are called out to the scene where we assume the investigation.

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