One dead after apparent self-defense shooting near UNR

RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — An investigation is underway after an apparent self-defense shooting happened near UNR late Wednesday night.

Lieutenant Anthony Elges with the Reno Police Department said officers responded to the 100 block of Bartlett Street just before 11 p.m. on report of a shooting.

When officers arrived on scene, the found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Elges said the man was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Elges said all involved parties remained on scene of the shooting and are cooperating with the investigation. No one has been arrested at this time because the incident appears to be an act of self defense.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact police or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.