Carjacking Suspect Shot After Vape Pen Thought To Be Knife

* (Disclaimer: The content in this video is intended for educational and informational purposes only)
Las Vegas, Nevada — On November 23, 2025, at approximately 12:26 p.m., LVMPD officers responded to a carjacking in progress at an apartment complex in the 5100 block of Indian River Drive. The victim stated that the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Wade David Griffith, was armed with a knife and had threatened him. As officers arrived, they encountered Griffith near the entrance of the complex. Officers issued verbal commands and attempted to take him into custody. At some point, a physical altercation between Griffith and two officers occurred. During the fight, Griffith produced what officers believed to be a knife, causing an officer to discharge his firearm.

Griffith was struck by gunfire and taken into custody. Medical personnel transported Griffith to a nearby hospital in stable condition. Throughout the course of the investigation, Metro police learned that Griffith was holding a vape pen with a closed fist during the struggle. Police believe he was holding a vape pen while he made the “swiping” motion toward the officers. Inside Griffith’s backpack, police found a large, fixed-blade knife in a sheath as well as a second empty sheath for a large knife. However, at the time of the shooting, police believe he was holding the vape pen. Griffith was arrested on two counts of robbery with the use of a deadly weapon, two counts of battery with the use of a deadly weapon against an officer, and two counts of resisting a public officer with the use of a deadly weapon.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Special thanks to Shout-Out Supporters on Patreon:
- 'DIY Solar Power with Will Prowse'
- Edward Aquino
- Brianna Wilkins
- Eian Smith
- brandon
- William
- Hunter
- Cammy
- Elisabeth Craig
- Bobby Roach
- Sarin Dipity
- Becky Hopkins
- Bryan Wilson
- Bagpiper Joshua Agee
- thomas
- Cody Stephens
- Daniel G
- Troy Polansky
- Tulla Belle
- 'quadrakyiro'
- Scott Mackin
- "John B. GunsSaveLife"
- david wallace
- Brice Danos
- 'PhlyDaily'
- RayJayOB
- Josef Rex
- 'Jun'
- 'Xenik'
- 'GotsNoGroove Cheryl'
- James Pringle
- Kelly Goodwin
- 'Dawesenm'
- Paul Rohrbaugh
- Michael R Sheffield
- 'AccuShoot.com'
- Lisa Overly
- Gerardo Flores
- 'coco Coco'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliceActivity

- Links to the Best Dash Cams you can buy.
Viofo A229 Pro 4K HDR: https://amzn.to/4dYwN2b
Garmin Mini 3 1080p: https://amzn.to/41hmktx
Vantrue N5 2.7K: https://amzn.to/4dYxgBt
Nexar Pro 1080p: https://amzn.to/3TpyL3y
Thinkware X1000 2K: https://amzn.to/3Bby9Ij
BlackVue DR970X 4K: https://amzn.to/3Zl7Fy3

????️ Check out our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/PoliceActivity ????️

Disclosure: Please note that we will receive a small commission from purchases made through our Amazon store. This is at no cost to you. It helps support our channel and allows us to continue creating content for you. Your support is highly appreciated!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 911 Call
0:27 - Bodycam Footage
0:59 - Patreon Supporters