Woman Found Dead in North Reno, Homicide Investigation Underway

RENO, Nev. – Reno Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead with a gunshot wound in her apartment on Thursday morning.

Police were called to the apartment complex in the 100 block of North Virginia Street around 8:45 a.m. on November 16 after a report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found the woman already deceased with a gunshot wound.

Detectives from the Robbery Homicide Unit are investigating the case and have identified a suspect, Malik Coleman. They believe that Coleman knew the victim and that the shooting was not a random act of violence.

Coleman is believed to have fled the state of Nevada. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at (775) 334-2121 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to Coleman’s arrest.

This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.

Credits: 2News