An investigation is underway after a fatal shooting incident in West Wendover last week.
It happened on October 3, according to a Facebook post from the Elko County Sheriff’s Office, which was requested to help the West Wendover Police Department investigate the shooting, which involved three people.
Responding to the incident, detectives learned that a fight at the West Wendover High School led to a second altercation on Sage Street.
On Sage Street, two male juveniles pointed guns at each other, allegedly leading to a shootout and the death of a male juvenile.
A third person was hit by gunfire.
Two people were taken to a Utah medical facility for medical treatment.
It was determined these were isolated incidents and there is no further danger to the public. This is an ongoing investigation.
If you have any information related to the fight at the West Wendover High School or the shooting on Sage Street, please contact the Elko County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (775) 748-1684 or Lieutenant Doug Fisher at (775) 777-2540.
You can also submit a tip through the Elko County Sheriff’s Office app.
