At approximately 7:50PM on August 22, 2022, Sparks Police Officers responded to a family disturbance in the area of 1600 Merchant St. with the additional information being provided of an armed suspect still on scene. Two officers responded, and shortly after arriving on scene made contact with the suspect who was armed with a knife, and officers advised that shots were fired by officers. Sparks Police Officers immediately began rendering aid until emergency medical technicians arrived. The suspect was transported to Renown Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Sparks Police enacted the Washoe County Regional Officer Involved Shooting Protocol. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Detectives Unit will be the lead investigating agency on this incident and the Reno Police Department will also be assisting in this ongoing investigation. There are no outstanding suspects in this case and there is no danger to the public. Both Sparks Police Officers have been placed on administrative leave while the investigation is being conducted. At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigative report will be turned over to the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office for review per the Officer Involved Shooting Protocol.
Additional details will be provided when they become available. Anyone who witnessed the incident and has details are asked to call the WCSO Detectives Unit at (775) 328-3320 or call Secret Witness at 322-4900.
