FOX5 Vegas - KVVUArrest made in killing that led to police shootout

Arrest made in killing that led to police shootout

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Adam Williamson (LVMPD) Adam Williamson (LVMPD)
Jason Baires (LVMPD) Jason Baires (LVMPD)
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -

According to Metro police, a second suspect has been arrested in connection with a homicide on Jan. 31 which led to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

Adam Williamson, 28, of Las Vegas was arrested late Thursday night and charged with being an accessory to murder with a deadly weapon.

Police believe he assisted in concealing the murder and failed to report the crime to authorities.

Jason Baires, 23, has been identified as the man who committed the murder.

Link: Officer shot by homicide suspect identified

He was shot and killed by Metro officers in the early morning hours of Feb. 1 after fleeing from and subsequently firing on officers when they attempted to take him into custody.

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