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Bullhead City Today
By the People, for the People
Suspect Shot by Police After Foot Chase in Bullhead City
No other injuries reported as investigation into the incident continues.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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A suspect was shot and hospitalized after a brief foot pursuit with Bullhead City officers near Camino del Rio and Lause Road. The 911 caller reported the man had claimed he had just burglarized a home and was armed with a knife. Officers located the suspect, a confrontation followed, and police opened fire, injuring the suspect, who was then transported to a Las Vegas hospital for treatment.
Why it matters
This incident drops into an already tense backdrop for Bullhead City, which has seen several high-profile officer-involved incidents in recent years, underscoring the challenges law enforcement faces in this region.
The details
According to authorities, dispatchers sent officers to the area after a 911 caller reported being stopped by a man who said he had broken into a nearby residence and was carrying a knife. Officers found the individual, and what started as a contact quickly turned into a short pursuit on foot. Police say a confrontation followed, and officers opened fire, injuring the suspect.
- The incident occurred last evening near Camino del Rio Drive and Lause Road in Bullhead City.
The players
Bullhead City Police Department
The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and was involved in the shooting.
Unnamed Suspect
A man who allegedly claimed he had just burglarized a home and was armed with a knife, leading to a confrontation with police.
What’s next
The investigation remains active, and police have asked anyone with details about what happened to contact authorities. Officials have not said whether an outside agency will take the lead on the probe or what potential charges the suspect could face.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in Bullhead City, a region that has seen several high-profile officer-involved incidents in recent years, and underscores the need for continued scrutiny and transparency around such confrontations.
