Las Vegas police grant wish of 7-year-old leukemia fighter
Published on March 21, 2026.
Las Vegas Metro police have granted the wish of 7-year-old Emma, who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2022, to become a police officer. For her Wish Day, she participated in a search warrant and learned about the "superbout" of the "Saviour," where she located the suspect and read his Miranda rights. The Make-A-Wish Nevada Foundation also provided a platform for Emma to learn about her journey.
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