Investigation Ongoing Following Shooting Involving Reno Police Officer

RENO, Nev. (775 Times, NV Globe) – Following an officer-involved incident early Thursday morning, several downtown Reno roadways are temporarily blocked.

Wingfield Park is temporarily closed as police conduct an investigation.

Officers and judicial bailiffs were called to the scene just after 7:15 a.m. on a report of an unidentified armed individual firing bullets. along the Riverwalk, as well as a movie theater at Riverside and Sierra.

Authorities said the victim was shot near Wingfield Park and was brought to a neighboring hospital with unknown injuries.

According to Reno Police, the investigation will be turned over to Sparks Police as part of the Washoe County Regional Officer-Involved Shooting Protocol.