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- Update: Sheriff's Office confirms one fatality from early morning shooting in Galena
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800069 |
| Date Issued: | Jun 24, 2018 - 4:14pm |
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Update: Sheriff's Office confirms one fatality from early morning shooting in Galena |
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| CONTACT: | See below |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office confirmed that one person has died following a shooting that occurred early this morning in Galena.
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 evidence of multiple shots having been fired and identified two shooting victims. The first victim is described as a male adult. He was declared deceased at the scene. The exact cause of death, and the victim's identity, will be confirmed by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office.
The second victim, also a male adult, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect, or suspects, fled the scene in an unknown vehicle.
Deputies identified multiple witnesses who were attending a party at a residence near the shooting location.
Detectives are asking for anyone with information that could assist this investigation to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Refer to case #WC18-2949.
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.