Heartbreak at Parkside: Metro Reveals Child Was Hit 3 Times in Father-Led Standoff

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has released sobering new details regarding the February 3 officer-involved shooting that claimed the lives of a 3-year-old boy and his father. During a detailed briefing today, Assistant Sheriff Bryan Peterson confirmed that the toddler, Kentre, was struck three times during a chaotic confrontation at the Parkside Villas apartments. The father, Quinton Baker, was allegedly using the child as a shield while firing a handgun at officers during a domestic-related standoff.

While the incident has sparked intense public scrutiny, the department’s release of body-worn camera footage aims to provide a transparent account of the split-second decisions made by the responding officers, Jonathan Lo and Damon O’Donnell. The tragedy underscores the immense personal responsibility placed on law enforcement when dealing with violent, unpredictable suspects who disregard innocent life. While some community claims suggest the response was excessive, the evidentiary focus remains on the suspect’s initial decision to open fire with a child in his arms. The investigation is ongoing, as the valley mourns a life lost to a father’s reckless actions.

Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department / KSNV News 3