At 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Nye County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) dispatch received a call regarding an ongoing family dispute in the 500 block of Bunarch Road in Pahrump, Nevada.
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The situation escalated into a prohibited person in possession of a firearm as a man involved in the dispute was prohibited from having a gun due to a prior felony conviction.
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The suspect barricaded in his residence and refused to leave.
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Nearly three hours later, the man pointed a gun at NCSO personnel, resulting in a deputy shooting the suspect.
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The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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The Nye County Sheriff's Office said they will release more information on Wednesday.
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(The Nye County Sheriff's Office assisted in this report.)
