A shooting in Reno that left a car riddled with bullets led investigators to six arrests, while detectives also uncovered a related case in which an uninvolved resident's home was mistakenly targeted.
The investigation began around 1:40 a.m. on Nov. 1, when Reno police officers responded to reports of gunfire near South Virginia Street and Gentry Way.
Officers found an unoccupied car in the roadway with multiple bullet holes and recovered numerous shell casings of different calibers. No victims were found at the scene, but investigators later identified someone who had been injured in the shooting and had driven themselves to a local hospital.
The Regional Gang Unit took over the investigation and determined the shooting stemmed from an ongoing conflict between two rival gangs, according to investigators.
On Nov. 5, detectives arrested 18-year-old Reno resident Maximiliano Cisneros for his alleged involvement in the shooting. Police identified him as a documented gang member.
Cisneros faces five counts of attempted murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm, challenge to fight with a deadly weapon, and conspiracy to challenge to fight with a deadly weapon.
As the investigation continued, detectives identified and arrested five additional suspects believed to have participated in the confrontation.
Those arrested were:
20-year-old Anthony Pantoja
18-year-old Mangel Eugarrios
One 13-year-old juvenile
Two 15-year-old juveniles
The five additional suspects were arrested on charges of challenge to fight with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to challenge to fight with a deadly weapon.
Investigators said all six suspects were associated with gang activity connected to the ongoing dispute between the rival groups.
Related investigation involves mistaken identity
Detectives also uncovered a related property damage case involving an uninvolved resident's home.
Investigators determined suspects involved in the ongoing gang dispute mistakenly targeted the residence after misidentifying an apartment they believed was associated with a rival gang member.
During the overnight incident, multiple windows at the home were broken.
Through their investigation, detectives identified and arrested four juveniles in connection with the property damage: one 13-year-old, one 14-year-old, one 15-year-old, and one 17-year-old.
All four were arrested on charges of gross misdemeanor destruction of property.
Police said both investigations remain ongoing as the Regional Gang Unit works to identify those involved in gang-related violence and address criminal activity affecting the community.
Anyone who witnessed the Nov. 1 shooting or has additional information, photographs, or video related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Reno Police Department.
