Police in Elko say all parties and their vehicles believed to have been involved in a shooting earlier this month have been accounted for.Â
On January 19, 2023 at approximately 8:45 pm, Elko Police Department (EPD) officers were notified of a someone who arrived at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds and a second person with a single gunshot wound.
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A subsequent investigation revealed the individuals were on the 12th Street Bridge in their vehicle, described as a white, 2012 Ford Fusion sedan.
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Another vehicle, described as a gold or grey in color Acura two door coupe was also on the bridge at that time.
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The occupants of both vehicles were involved in what police say was some type of dispute that began at a business on North 5th Street, in the City of Elko.
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Both vehicles ended up on the 12 Street Bridge, where the driver of the Acura allegedly fired multiple rounds at the Fusion sedan, striking both occupants.
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The driver of the Fusion suffered significant injuries and was flown to a Salt Lake City hospital for advanced medical care.
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The passenger of the Fusion was treated and released at Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital.
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Both gunshot wound victims are expected to recover from their injuries.
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Police say everyone in the investigation is cooperating with law enforcement.
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The investigation is ongoing and there is no known danger to the public.
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Anyone who was traveling in the area of North 5th Street, Juniper Street and 12th Street between the hours of approximately 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm on January 19, and who may have observed the actions of the occupants of a white 2012 Ford Fusion and a gold or grey Acura two door coupe is asked to contact EPD Detectives at (775) 777-7310.
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(Elko Police)
