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Photos Released of Murder Suspects in Police Killing

LAS VEGAS, Nv. -- The youngest suspect in the murder of a Metro police officer will be charged as an adult.

North Las Vegas police say the 17-year-old has been transferred to the North Las Vegas Detention Center where the two other suspects are being held. 

One of those suspects, 18-year-old Prentice Marshall, was released from the hospital on Friday. He had suffered a gunshot wound in an exchange of gunfire with Metro Officer Trevor Nettleton. Marshall, 20-year-old Saul Williams, and the 17-year-old are facing murder and robbery charges. Police have also added gang enhancement charges. Police say all three have documented gang activity in their past.

"This investigation is still ongoing, but as it stands right now, we still believe these individuals targeted Officer Nettleton in an attempted robbery and that this was just a random act of violence," said Officer Chrissy Coon, North Las Vegas Police.

The 30-year-old officer was gunned down at his home early Thursday morning. Police are saying the crime was a random act. Friends, co-workers and neighbors have been dropping off cards, letters, flowers and even Marine Corp mementos on the slain officer's front yard.

Investigators say the three suspects ambushed Nettleton in the open garage of his home near Bruce and Lone Mountain as he returned home from work. His wife, young son and newborn daughter were asleep inside the home.

 Metro is firming up the burial plans for the officer and expects the funeral to take place next Tuesday or Wednesday.

The three suspects are expected to make their first court appearance on Monday.