Over the weekend, the Washoe County Sheriff's Office posted a drone video on social media of a group shooting illegally and unsafely.
"The activity occurred in a congested area, and the manner in which the firearms were handled was irresponsible and extremely dangerous, posing a serious risk to community members and to those recklessly discharging the firearms. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident, and enforcement action was taken by deputies," the Sheriff's Office said in its post.
They also said the Washoe County Sheriff's Office continues to proactively monitor congested and restricted areas, including the use of drone technology, to identify unsafe or illegal shooting more efficiently and allow deputies to respond quickly before someone gets hurt.
You can report unsafe or illegal shooting by calling their non-emergency dispatch at (775) 785-9276 or through their online reporting system by clicking the link here.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office wants to remind the public that it is unlawful to discharge a weapon in congested areas like residences or within a 150-yard distance from highways, county roads, and state parks.
If you would like to see a map that shows you where restricted areas are, you can click the link here.
