A shoplifting investigation at a North Las Vegas Target escalated into an armed police pursuit and lockdown at Legacy High School after officers say a suspect pulled a handgun while fleeing from police.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jallel Jenkins-Harris, who now faces multiple felony charges connected to the incident. Police said the confrontation involved an officer-involved shooting, though investigators reported that the suspect’s injuries were self-inflicted.
The incident unfolded Thursday morning and involved officers, air support units, and school staff responding to an armed individual moving across school property.
Incident
According to North Las Vegas police, officers were dispatched shortly before 11 a.m. on May 14 to a Target store located in the 7000 block of North 5th Street.
Store employees reportedly told police that a man was concealing merchandise inside a backpack.
When officers approached the suspect inside the store, police say he fled and pulled out a handgun while running through the building.
Investigators said the suspect exited through the back of the store and pointed the firearm at a police sergeant before escaping into a nearby residential neighborhood.
Search
Police launched a search operation involving patrol officers and an air support unit.
During the investigation, officers connected the suspect to an attempted break-in at a nearby home where a sliding glass door had been shattered.
Authorities later tracked Jenkins-Harris to the area around Legacy High School.
Police said the suspect moved near the school’s baseball and softball fields while still armed.
The following table summarizes details released by investigators:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Incident Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Initial Location | Target on North 5th Street |
| Suspect | Jallel Jenkins-Harris |
| School Involved | Legacy High School |
| Weapon | Glock 48 9mm handgun |
| Suspect Status | In custody |
Lockdown
Investigators said hall monitors at Legacy High School observed the suspect near athletic fields during the incident.
According to police, witnesses reported that Jenkins-Harris fired a shot from approximately 60 to 100 yards away in the direction of school staff members.
The hall monitors retreated indoors, and the school was immediately placed on lockdown as officers moved into the area.
Authorities stated that no students or staff members were injured during the incident.
Police later recovered a backpack the suspect allegedly dropped while moving across school grounds.
Investigators said the bag contained stolen merchandise from Target along with identification belonging to Jenkins-Harris.
Confrontation
Police said officers eventually confronted the suspect on school property.
During the encounter, one officer fired two rounds. Investigators stated that neither shot struck Jenkins-Harris.
Authorities allege the suspect then shot himself in the jaw before officers took him into custody.
Emergency responders transported Jenkins-Harris to University Medical Center for treatment. Police said he was listed in stable condition following the incident.
Weapon
Investigators identified the firearm involved as a Glock 48 9mm handgun.
Police said the weapon had been reported stolen earlier the same morning during a separate robbery investigation.
Authorities also stated that Jenkins-Harris is a convicted felon and legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
The following table outlines some of the charges announced by police:
| Charge | Description |
|---|---|
| Attempted murder with a deadly weapon | Related to alleged gunfire during incident |
| Assault on a protected person | Involving law enforcement or school staff |
| Possession of firearm by prohibited person | Convicted felon in possession |
| Attempted home invasion | Connected to damaged residence |
| Weapon on school property | Firearm possession at school |
Charges
Police said Jenkins-Harris faces multiple felony charges connected to the incident.
The charges include:
- Attempted murder with a deadly weapon
- Assault on a protected person with a deadly weapon
- Resisting an officer with a firearm
- Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
- Attempted home invasion with a weapon
- Robbery with a deadly weapon
- Possession of a weapon on school property
Court records show Jenkins-Harris is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday.
Investigation
The incident remains under investigation by North Las Vegas police.
Officer-involved shootings in Nevada are typically reviewed through internal investigations alongside evidence collection, witness interviews, and forensic analysis.
Authorities have not released additional details regarding what prompted the suspect to move toward school grounds or whether further charges could be filed.
Police also have not indicated whether surveillance footage from the Target store or school property will be released publicly.
Safety
The incident caused temporary disruption at Legacy High School as students and staff followed lockdown procedures during the police response.
School safety protocols involving active threats typically require classrooms and staff areas to secure doors and remain sheltered until law enforcement clears the area.
Officials have not reported any additional threats connected to the incident.
FAQs
Who was arrested in the incident?
Police identified the suspect as Jallel Jenkins-Harris.
Where did the incident begin?
It started at a Target store in North Las Vegas.
Why was Legacy High School locked down?
An armed suspect entered school property.
Did officers shoot the suspect?
Police said the suspect shot himself in the jaw.
What weapon was recovered?
Police recovered a Glock 48 9mm handgun.
