David L Robinson, 38

Las Vegas, Nevada
March 10, 2014

Agencies: North Las Vegas Police Department Nevada

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the 38-year-old homeless man killed early Monday morning in an officer-involved shooting in North Las Vegas.

David L. Robinson died of gunshot wounds to the head, according to the coroner’s office.

Robinson was walking near Tonopah Avenue and Woodard Street when he was stopped by a North Las Vegas police officer. According to officer Chrissie Coon, Robinson was uncooperative and backed away from the officer. The officer shot Robinson in the backyard of an abandoned home.

Legal Action

June 2015 Killing deemed not criminal

June 2015 Officer resigns

August 2016 $500,000 settlement