Mesquite, NV – Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13th Mesquite Police officers responded to the area between Old Mill Rd and Desert Drive for multiple 911 calls of an intoxicated male who fired several shots during a dispute, then fled the area. Officers arrived quickly, set up a containment perimeter, and began searching for the male. A Nixle alert advising residents in the area to stay indoors during the incident
was also sent out. Within minutes of beginning the search, officers located the male and took him into custody without incident.

Andrew Guerrero

During the investigation officers learned the male suspect had an argument with a female inside a residence, then he went outside and fired multiple rounds into the ground. Two male friends of the female arrived in a vehicle and confronted the suspect. As they were driving away, the suspect fired into the vehicle, nearly striking one of the males. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during this incident. Andrew Guerrero, 30, of Mesquite, NV was arrested and charged with felony attempted murder, felony possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, felony discharge firearm into a vehicle, gross misdemeanor discharge firearm where person might be endangered, gross misdemeanor destruction of property, misdemeanor discharge firearm in public street, and misdemeanor possess firearm while intoxicated.

In response to this incident, Chief Chesley stated, “I am impressed with the quick and decisive actions of our well-trained dispatchers, officers, and supervisors. Their actions led to the swift apprehension of a violent intoxicated armed criminal. This incident could have quickly turned into an active shooter or hostage scenario due to the proximity of the rec center and young football players practicing nearby. One of
our detectives rushed to the area and placed himself between the location of the shooting and a youth football team. That is where the detective located the offender and safely placed him in custody while players continued with their practice.”

 

To view the release: Mesquite Police Arrest Man for Attempted Murder