fight in north Reno leads to deadly shooting | News

A fight between two men in north Reno Wednesday afternoon resulted in a fatal shooting.

It happened on Comstock Drive shortly after 2:45 p.m., according to a release from the Reno Police Department.

When police arrived on scene, they found the two men involved. One of them was shot and was immediately taken to hospital.

Once there, life-saving measures were taken but he died from his injuries.

The second man remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

The Reno Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Unit responded and determined it was a case of justified self-defense.

Authorities are withholding the name of the deceased man until his next of kin can be notified.

Police say there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information should call the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at (775) 334-2121. They can also contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or secret witness.com.

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Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon in north Reno.

The shooting happened shortly after 2:45 p.m. on Comstock Drive near McCarran Boulevard. and Virginie Street.

Police said the unidentified victim died on the way to a nearby hospital.

The police have not yet made any arrests.

If you have information that can help authorities, call or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.