'This is a sad night for [police] and a tragic night for our community,' said Las Vegas Metro Sheriff Joseph Lombardo
Another shooting at about 11:30 p.m. on the Las Vegas Strip left a police officer in serious condition, according to LVMPD Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, who said in aAccording to a press release, the unidentified officer was trying to manage large crowds of protesters, who police say had rocks and bottles, near the Circus Circus when the officer was shot and "gravely wounded." The suspect was located and taken into custody, police said, but his identity has not been revealed.
"This is a sad night for LVMPD family and a tragic night for our community," Lombardo told reporters. "With these protests, which are leading to riots, one tragedy is only leading to another." He added: "What has occurred is utterly — utterly — unacceptable. I hope the community sees it that way too."
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Both shootings are still under investigation. RELATED VIDEO: Minneapolis Police Chief Tells George Floyd's Family That 3 Other Cops Were 'Complicit' in Killing
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