Three arrested after gun allegedly fired into occupied car in Sparks

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Three boys have been arrested after gunshots were allegedly fired at an occupied car in west Sparks.

It happened on Thursday in the area of El Rancho Drive.

Police say the report came in from the Shot Spotter system, which is used to alert police to gunfire.

When police got there, they say they found three boys involved, and their investigation later revealed that one of them had fired multiple gunshots into an occupied car.

No one was hurt, but the victim’s car had multiple bullet holes in it.

The three juveniles have been booked on the following charges:

• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Discharge of a firearm into an occupied vehicle
• Discharge of a firearm where others may be endangered
• Juvenile in possession of a firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Tampering with evidence
• Minor in consumption of alcohol

Police are asking that if you know anything about this incident to call them at (775) 353-2231 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 and reference Sparks Police Department case #25-1556.