Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800070
Date Issued: Jun 26, 2018 - 9:52am

Sheriff's Office investigating overnight shooting in Hidden Valley

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 that occurred in Hidden Valley early Tuesday morning and are asking for any information from the public that will help identify the suspects.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, deputies responded to the area of Pebble Beach Drive west of Piping Rock Drive on the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

There are no known injuries as a result of this shooting. However, deputies did find evidence of multiple shots having been fired and property damage in the area.

Based on the evidence, deputies believe there to be more than one suspect. The suspects had fled the scene in an unknown vehicle before deputies arrived.

Detectives are asking anyone with information that could assist with 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 #WC18-2973.

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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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