Bail set for ‘Pokemon Go’ shootout suspect in Las Vegas
Elvis Campos. Police say Campos, accused of trying to rob Pokemon Go players in Las Vegas before a shootout left him and a player injured, now faces charges of conspiracy, robbery, battery and assault with a deadly weapon. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via AP)
LAS VEGAS » Bail has been set at $95,000 for a man accused of shooting at a ‘Pokemon Go’ player he was allegedly trying to rob in a Las Vegas park.
A judge also appointed the public defender’s office on Tuesday to represent 18-year-old Elvis Campos.
Campos faces felony charges of attempted murder, conspiracy, robbery, battery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Police say Campos demanded items before dawn Monday from several people playing the popular smartphone game.
One player who police say had a concealed weapons permit drew his own gun and exchanged fire with Campos.
Police haven’t said who fired first or how many shots were fired.
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The public defender’s office said a lawyer would be named soon for Campos but that no one could comment until that attorney is selected.
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You mean Elvis is still alive in Vegas? Oh, different Elvis.
Too bad this guy lived. Seems like a worthless scumbag to resort to stealing from Pokémon players. Lame.