It’s been just over a year since a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer and his wife shot a man who they believed posed a direct threat to them and another woman. The shooting occurred in the 700 block of Sixth Street, and the investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
### Investigation Status
Attempts to obtain updates on the case from the Clark County District Attorney’s office via email were not returned. A brief response from LVMPD directed inquiries to their website, which provides information on officer-involved shootings.
According to the site, the decision letter from the Clark County District Attorney’s office remains pending. Additionally, the Force Investigation Team (FIT) report is awaiting the completion of both criminal and administrative investigations. Once finalized, these reports will be made fully available to the public, except for any information deemed confidential.
Also pending is the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) Review. This internal review will cover key conclusions and outcomes related to the use of deadly force through the Critical Incident Review Process. The review may include any changes or additions to policies, procedures, tactics, or training that result from the incident. Once completed, the OIO Review will be accessible to the community.
### What Happened
According to LVMPD Captain Kurt McKenzie during a press briefing held four hours after the incident on January 24, 2025:
> “The off-duty officer and his wife were inside their residence when they heard a commotion coming from the backyard of a neighbor’s residence. The off-duty officer went outside and observed a male mounted on top of a female, punching and strangling her at the same time.”
McKenzie further explained:
> “The off-duty officer gave numerous commands to the male to stop and not come any closer ‘or we will shoot.’ At which time, the male continued to advance on them, causing the off-duty officer and his wife to shoot the subject, striking him. He was later pronounced deceased in the front yard.”
The officer involved was identified as 48-year-old Cesar Ibarra, a Metro officer since 2005, assigned at the time to the Homeland Security Division, Airport Bureau. He resides in Boulder City. The man who was shot and killed was later identified as 45-year-old Jeremiah Boshard.
### Moving Forward
Once LVMPD completes its investigation, a fact-finding review will be conducted. This review is open to the public.
According to a 2021 Las Vegas Review-Journal article, the investigation process involves a police detective compiling a report on the use of force, which is then submitted to the district attorney’s office.
The district attorney assigns the case to a senior prosecutor within the major violators unit. This prosecutor briefs a team of about a dozen senior prosecutors on the details of the case.
Before the review, the Clark County manager selects a presiding officer and an ombudsman—both chosen from a list preapproved by the Clark County Commission. The ombudsman represents the interests of the public and the family of the deceased.
During the review, the ombudsman may ask questions, followed by an opportunity for the public to submit proposed questions in writing. The presiding officer reviews all submitted questions and may exclude any that are irrelevant or redundant.
Importantly, the district attorney’s office does not make any immediate decisions following the review. Within approximately two weeks, however, the district attorney will announce whether charges will be filed against the officer or officers involved.
A report outlining the final decision will then be posted on the Clark County website.
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This case remains under close watch by the community as the investigation and review processes continue. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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