Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500127
Date Issued: Nov 22, 2015 - 7:53pm

Washoe County Sheriff's Office leads investigation of officer involved shooting on East Grove Street

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015, officers from the Reno Police Department responded to a report of an active shooter situation in the 200 block of East Grove Street.

Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims of a shooting incident. The suspect was also on scene. The suspect reportedly confronted officers and shots were fired.

The two victims and the suspect were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was declared deceased at the hospital.

No officers were injured during the incident.

During the course of the incident, a fire broke out in a residence believed to be related to the shooting. The Reno Fire Department is currently working that fire and the exact origin and cause of the fire is still pending investigation.

In accordance with the Regional Officer Involved Shooting protocol, a team comprised of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Washoe County District Attorney's Office is conducting a joint investigation into the shooting. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency in that investigation.

Additional details will become available as the investigation continues.

The involved officers have been placed on routine administrative leave per Reno Police Department policy.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.


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.

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