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- Washoe Sheriff's Office seeks public's help locating vehicle that struck an RPD Officer early this morning
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500090 |
| Date Issued: | Aug 13, 2015 - 8:13am |
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Washoe Sheriff's Office seeks public's help locating vehicle that struck an RPD Officer early this morning |
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| 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 incident involving a Reno Police Officer who was struck by a vehicle on Arlington Avenue near downtown Reno early this morning. Investigators are still searching for the suspect and vehicle involved in this incident.
The vehicle is described at a black Mercedes Benz with damage from gunfire on the driver's side. The suspect is described as a white male adult.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2015, the RPD Officer was responding to a call in the 100 block of Arlington Avenue. After the Officer made contact with a subject, the subject struck the Officer with his vehicle and the Officer fired on the vehicle.
The Officer was transported to a local hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries. The suspect and vehicle are still outstanding.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the Mercedes is asked to contact law enforcement immediately. Anyone with information about the incident that may prove useful to the investigation is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
The Reno Police Department invoked the Regional Officer Involved Shooting Protocol based on the overall circumstances and the potential that the suspect had been struck by the Officer's rounds. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is now the lead investigative agency.
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.