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Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Seeks To Identify, Speak With OIS Witness

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Sarah Johns

Aug 13, 2021 - 8:00AM

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PR #:

2021-115

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Date Issued:

Aug 13, 2021 - 8:00AM

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office seeks to identify, speak with OIS witness

Contact:

Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office

Office: 775-785-6235

Cell: 775-391-0407

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to lead the regional investigation of the August 4, 2021, Sparks Police Department officer involved shooting.Detectives are seeking to speak with a man who was seen conversing with the suspect in the moments leading up to the incident. The man pictured is considered a witness. Detectives believe he has crucial information pertaining to the ongoing investigation. Anyone who has information which can help identify or locate this witness is asked to call the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at 322-4900. Refer to case number WC21-3740.Additional updates will be provided as they become available.


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