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- Sheriff's Office Detectives charge suspect in Sun Valley homicide investigation
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500119 |
| Date Issued: | Oct 23, 2015 - 10:23am |
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Sheriff's Office Detectives charge suspect in Sun Valley homicide investigation |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives announced today that they have formally charged 18-year-old Jonathan Jaramillo (a.k.a. Jarmillo) of Sun Valley with murder in the death of a 16-year-old male juvenile that occurred during a party in Sun Valley on the night of October 9, 2015.
Jaramillo has been in custody on unrelated charges since October 10, 2015.
This is an ongoing investigation and detectives would still like to speak with witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
Background:
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2015, deputies responded to the 5600 block of Igloo Drive on a report of a possible shooting. When deputies arrived at the location they discovered a male victim of a gunshot wound in the back yard of the residence.
The victim was declared deceased at the scene.
According to witnesses, the suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived.
Sheriff's Office detectives, along with the Regional Gang Unit were able to identify Jonathan Jarmillo as a person of interest in this investigation.
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.