LAS VEGAS (AP) - Authorities have identified a 33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of multiple felony charges after Las Vegas police say she exchanged gunfire with a patrol officer investigating a report of vehicle theft attempt.
Arvella Barber was being held Friday at the Clark County jail pending a court appearance on attempted murder, armed assault, resisting an officer and stolen property charges following the Wednesday shootout in Las Vegas.
A judge will be expected to appoint a lawyer to Barber’s defense.
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Police say the shootout happened after an officer investigating a report that four women were trying to steal a vehicle stopped a vehicle with four women inside northwest of downtown.
No shots hit anyone, and three other women were detained for questioning. Police haven’t said if they were arrested.
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