Sparks Police seek help locating suspect in stabbing that sent one to hospital; reward offered

January 31, UPDATE:

Secret Witness is now offering a $500 reward for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person wanted in connection with the stabbing of a man in the area of 16th and H Streets in Sparks on January 30.

If you have any information, please call the Sparks Police Department at (775) 331-2231 or remain anonymous and call Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or go online to the Secret Witness website.

8:35 P.M. UPDATE:

Sparks Police confirmed details of a stabbing on Thursday afternoon that put one person in the hospital.

Officers responded to the area of H and 16th Streets around 2:10 p.m. on reports of a stabbing according to an SPD press release.

A man was found and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Because of the stabbing, the campuses of Sparks High and Robert Mitchell Elementary were temporarily secured.

Police say this is an isolated incident with no further threat to the public.

Any witnesses or anyone who may have information is urged to contact the Sparks Police Department Detective Division at (775) 353-2225 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

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3:47 P.M. UPDATE:

Sparks High has joined Robert Mitchell Elementary in returning to normal operations.

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3:15 P.M. UPDATE:

Robert Mitchell Elementary School has returned to normal operations and students will be released as normal.

Sparks High School remains a secured campus and will be in a controlled release.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

Sparks High and Robert Mitchell Elementary schools are currently in a secured campus due to a nearby stabbing.

The Washoe County School District made the announcement on its website at 2:17 p.m. Thursday. Sparks High School is doing a controlled release.

Police responded to the area initially for a reported stabbing where they found a victim with unknown injuries.