Las Vegas Tourist Shot by Unauthorized Armed Security Guard

A recent event in Las Vegas has stirred the public as a tourist was shot by a security guard without authorization to carry a weapon. Deangelo Sneed, a 20-year-old security guard working for Securitas, is now under the spotlight. Charged with battery using a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed firearm without a permit, Sneed’s actions have raised serious concerns about security protocols and firearm regulations in bustling areas like the South Las Vegas Boulevard. The incident began with a fight among multiple individuals just after midnight, culminating in the shooting that left a visiting tourist from Chicago injured.

Journalists from 8NewsNow were quick to delve into the incident, reporting that Sneed was arrested near a bar at the Grand Bazaar Shops. The victim, shot in the hip, was transported to the hospital in serious but survivable condition. According to police reports, Sneed carried the firearm unlawfully as he wasn’t supposed to be armed while on duty. It was found in his car, pushing attention to Sneed’s motive and choices that evening. The altercation reportedly started with a heated argument, further escalating to Sneed’s claim of acting in self-defense after he was allegedly attacked. Despite Sneed’s justification, his lack of formal firearms training and failure to have a concealed carry permit only adds layers to the emerging complexities surrounding the legality of his actions.