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Suspect arrested in Mesa after attempting to murder Las Vegas resident, police say

Police say Armondo Dangerfield, 28, was arrested Sunday in Arizona for crimes allegedly committed outside a Las Vegas home.

LAS VEGAS — A suspect wanted by Las Vegas Metro police was apprehended Sunday in Arizona and will soon be extradited back to Nevada to possibly face charges of robbery and attempted murder.

Armando Dangerfield, 28, was detained in Mesa for crimes allegedly committed on July 24 outside a Las Vegas residence. 

Police say a resident was approached by Dangerfield as they were parking their car in the garage. The suspect allegedly demanded items from the victim. 

Video surveillance footage shows the victim running across the street and the suspect chasing after them. Police say the suspect attempted to fire gunshots at the victim but the weapon failed to discharge.

The suspect then fled to a vehicle parked nearby and left the scene. 

Public records show Dangerfield has been booked into the Maricopa County jail on charges of robbery, assault, and fraud.

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