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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 2010
Four Subjects Injured Target Shooting
CONTACT: PIO Deputy Brooke Keast
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-6370, cell 771-8252, (after hours) pager 858-2569
www.washoesheriff.com
At approximately 1208 hours 01/23/2010, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office North District Patrol personnel responded to a report of four injured subjects related to a target shooting accident.
The scene location between Sun Valley and Hungry Valley was not in the “Congested Area” where firearm use is restricted. Response to the scene was affected by the recent snowfall and condition of the dirt trails. Fire and EMS personnel were transported by WCSO patrol vehicles due to these conditions. Care Flight also responded.
Initial investigation reflects that all of the injured parties were observing other subjects who were shooting at a small medical oxygen bottle. The bottle subsequently exploded sending metal shrapnel into the injured parties.
All of the injured parties are residents of Reno and their names are currently being held to permit notification of family. None of the injuries are currently life threatening.
A 24 year old female was transported to Renown by Care Flight with lacerations and possible broken bones in her lower legs.
A 25 year old male and a 30 year old male were transported to Renown by REMSA ground ambulance with lacerations and possible lower leg fractures.
A 46 year old female transported herself to Renown with minor lacerations.
Alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Incident remains under investigation.
