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A suspect is in custody after the shooting that killed two people on U.S. 395 near the California-Nevada border.

38-year-old Isacc Anthony Pedroza is facing two charges of open murder.

Earlier, the Washoe County Medical Examiner identified the victims as 43-year old Richard Browne and 17-year-old Spencer Browne.

The Lassen County District Attorney says Pedroza pleaded not guilty and is due in court next week.

California Highway Patrol says the shooting was not gang-related or due to road rage.

The investigation remains ongoing. 

If you have any information that can help authorities, call the CHP Quincy office at (530) 283-1100.

December 7, 2025:

Two Reno residents were killed in a shooting along U.S. 395 on December 6th, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

California State Troopers are asking for witnesses to come forward, after two Reno residents were killed in a shooting along US 395.

State troopers say the incident began at approximately 8:50 a.m. on southbound U.S. 395 near the Long Valley Agricultural Inspection Station, south of Hallelujah Junction. 

Two cars, each occupied by Reno residents, pulled over to the right shoulder, where a shooting took place between the two groups.

Two people died at the scene. 

Investigators say the shooting suspects have been identified and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

The California Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses or anyone who has information on the shooting to contact their Quincy office at (530) 283-1100.

Original Story:

California Highway Patrol is reporting that U.S. 395 southbound is closed from Nevada state line to State Route 70 (Hallelujah Junction).

Northbound lanes are open but drivers heading south will need to use Red Rock Road as a detour.

Northbound US 395 is now open to the public after closing for several hours.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office also said, in an online post, the incident is being responded to by multiple agencies. Medical crews are also working in the area, and traffic delays or temporary closures may occur. 

We will let you know as soon as we receive an update.