The Lyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested two suspects following a deadly shooting in Fernley on Monday.
The suspects have been identified as 44-year-old Fernley resident James Edward Karol and 40-year-old Fernley resident Jeremey Barrett.
The LCSO confirmed Karol's arrest in a press release on Monday evening, while a Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed the arrest of Barrett to 2 News Nevada.
Investigators have identified Barrett as the individual responsible for the shooting.
As of 11:45 p.m., the scene of the shooting is still active, with a heavy law enforcement presence in the area.
The shooting happened on June 1 around 4:30 p.m. on Burger Road, according to a release from the LCSO.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound.
Paramedics attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses reported the victim had been involved in an altercation with two men just before the shooting.
After the shooting, both men fled the area, one on a red quad and one in a tan Jeep, according to authorities.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 463-6620.
