Sheriff's Office

PR #:
2021-163
Date Issued:
Nov 29, 2021 - 2:20PM

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office updates officer involved shooting investigation

Case Number:
WC21-5883
For media inquiries contact:
Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235
Cell: 775-391-0407

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to lead the investigation of a Nevada State Police officer involved shooting which occurred on Parker Ranch Road underneath the I-580 overpass Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

As previously reported a Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to the report of a hit-and-run traffic collision shortly after 2:30 p.m. The involved Trooper observed the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a business located in the 600 block of Old Highway 395. The Trooper then identified that the suspected driver fled on foot.

The involved Trooper found the suspect hiding alongside Parker Ranch Road and began communicating with him. After a series of events, an officer involved shooting occurred.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has undergone surgery.  No other civilians or officers were injured in this incident.

This is an ongoing investigation, anyone with information that can assist the investigation is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case number WC21-5883.

Additional updates will be provided as they become available.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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