After Sparks Detectives identified an 18-year-old male as the suspect in an August late-night shooting, he was sent behind bars on Thursday.

Julian Lupercio-Trejo was detained by the Sparks Police Department (SPD) for repeatedly shooting a victim on August 27 at the intersection of Sullivan Lane and McCarran Boulevard.

According to Sparks Police Department, Lupercio-Trejo escaped the scene before police arrived. He was found on Thursday, September 8, when he left his home with relatives, more than a week and a half later.

Accusations against Lupercio-Trejo include the following:

• Battery with a Deadly Weapon Causing Substantial Bodily Harm
• Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle

According to police, Lupercio-silver Trejo’s 2014 KIA Optima with Nevada license plate number 032C30 is still missing.

Call the Secret Witness hotline at 775-322-4900 or the Sparks Police Detectives at 775-353-2225 if you saw the incident or have any other information.

Credits: Fox 11

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