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Reno Police Probe Sparks Officer Firing Gun Seeking Suspect

RENO (AP) — Reno police are investigating an incident involving a police officer from neighboring Sparks who discharged a weapon while looking for suspects south of downtown Reno.

 

Sparks police spokesman Damian O'Connell says the officer-involved shooting happened at about 2:20 p.m. Monday near a 7-Eleven store on Mt. Rose Street.

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No one was injured.

 

It's not clear how many shots were fired or how many officers were involved.

 

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Reno police say at least one Sparks officer was searching for wanted subjects as part of an ongoing investigation but no other details have been released.