JULY 17 UPDATE:
A bail hearing was held on Thursday for both suspects in a deadly shooting that happened near Greenbrae Drive in Sparks last month.
Fahad Estepa waived his appearance in court. The court set a no-bail hold on him for count one of his indictment, open murder, and set bail at $500,000 bondable for counts three through seven, which include domestic battery and kidnapping charges.
The other defendant in the case, Jonathan Reyes, appeared in court, with his bail set at $100,000 bondable.
He is facing a charge of harboring, concealing, or aiding a felony offender.
JULY 10 UPDATE:
Two people were arrested on Thursday in connection with a deadly shooting that happened near Greenbrae Drive in Sparks last month.
28-year-old Fahad Estepa of Reno was arrested for open murder with a deadly weapon in the death of 19-year-old Felipe Acuna, according to a release from the Sparks Police Department.
Meanwhile, 21-year-old Jonathan Reyes of Reno was arrested for his involvement in the crime and charged with being an accessory after the fact.
Both Estepa and Reyes were booked into the Washoe County Jail.
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JULY 9 UPDATE:
The Sparks Police Department has identified two people of interest and located a truck they have been looking for in connection with a deadly shooting near Greenbrae Drive late last month.
In a release, the SPD thanked the public for providing multiple tips through Secret Witness and by other means that have helped the investigation.
The identities of the people of interest will not be released at this time, the SPD says.
Police would still like to speak to those who were present during the incident who have not spoken to law enforcement yet.
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JULY 7 UPDATE:
Sparks Police say they're now looking for two people in connection with a deadly shooting near Greenbrae Drive late last month.
Police had responded to near 5th Street where a large group had gathered for a so-called “car meet” in a parking lot, just before 11:30 p.m. on June 27th.
At some point, a fight broke out and shots were fired killing 19-year-old Felipe Acuna.
On Monday, Sparks Police released more information in the investigation including descriptions of the two suspects.
The first suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 20’s with a heavy build and buzz style haircut.
The second is also a Hispanic man, 20 to 30 years old, 5’10" to 6' tall with a thin build. He has black shoulder length curly hair and was last seen wearing a light blue tank top, light-colored pants, and black shoes and armed with a gun.
They've also identified a suspect car - a dark green GMC Sierra year range 1999 - 2006. It’s lowered with chrome wheels and has a white sticker on the passenger side of the car's windshield.
Police added that there were two unidentified women inside the suspect car.
As of right now, police don't know if the shooting was gang-related.
If you have any information that can help authorities, call or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. A $5,000 reward is being offered.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Sparks Police have identified the Reno man killed in a shooting near Greenbrae Drive late Friday night and say more information is coming soon.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 11:30 p.m. near 5th Street, where a large group had gathered for a so-called “car meet” in a parking lot.
Investigators say an altercation broke out, and someone fired multiple shots at the victim before fleeing the scene.
The victim, 19-year-old Felipe Acuna, later died at a nearby hospital.
“Mr. Acuna did not need to die, did not need to be shot,” said Detective Lieutenant John Patton with the Sparks Police Department. “It’s imperative that we get all the information we can, because we are going to find this individual and hold them accountable.”
Sparks Police now say they will hold a press conference Monday, to provide updates in the case.
We will have a crew at the briefing and will provide updates as soon as they become available.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Secret Witness anonymously by call or text at 775-322-4900. A $5,000 reward is being offered.
