Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800068
Date Issued: Jun 24, 2018 - 8:47am

Sheriff's Office investigating early morning shooting in the Galena area

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting with two known victims that occurred early this morning in Galena. At this time, detectives are asking for any information from the public that will help to identify the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle.

Shortly before 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2018, deputies responded to the area of White Cedar Drive and Galena Meadows Road on the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

Deputies located two victims at the scene and evidence of multiple shots having been fired. The suspect, or suspects, had fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.

Deputies identified multiple witnesses who were attending a party at a residence near the shooting location. However, investigators have not received information that would help to identify the suspect(s) or suspect vehicle.

Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 785-WCSO or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case #WC18-2949.

White Cedar Drive and Galena Meadows Drive are expected to be closed for an unknown duration due to this incident.

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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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