For Immediate Release

March 23, 2026

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Investigating Shooting Death

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 6:48 p.m., Washoe County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the intersection of Clear Acre Lane and Sun Valley Boulevard at Dandini Boulevard and El Rancho Drive to reports of a Battery with a Deadly Weapon between the driver of a vehicle and a motorcyclist.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located an adult male subject with a gunshot wound. The subject was transported to a local hospital where succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secretwitness.com, referencing case number WC26-1532. The identity of the decedent is pending verification by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and notification of next of kin.

Communications Team

Media Phone (Non-Active Incidents): (775) 484-9821
Patrol Media Phone (Active Incidents Only): (775) 721-0076

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