The Washoe County District Attorney's Office has determined that an October 2022 deadly shooting was justified by Sparks Police.Â
Authorities say the suspect, 36-year-old Jason Thorpe entered the public entrance of the police department building around 2:38 a.m. on October 18.
They say he showed a gun to civilian staff who were working in the records division, parking lots and employee entrances about 18 times over the course of 20 minutes.
They say he showed a gun to civilian staff who were working in the records division, parking lots and employee entrances about 18 times over the course of 20 minutes.
The building security footage shows around 22 minutes later the man firing a shot into the air, while hiding behind some bushes.Â
Police say staff were moved to a secure location as officers arrived and used a loud speaker to negotiate with the suspect for two hours.
Officers say it ended after the suspect fired his gun towards the Sparks Police headquarters.
Police say he then ran towards officers with the gun still in his hand and that's when officers fired their weapons.
Authorities say Thorpe was shot and killed by an officer at the Sparks Police Department.
Thorpe died on scene.Â
Police say Thorpe fired at least two shots in the area before they fired at him.
** Note: The below video may be disturbing to some viewers.Â
Sparks Police released bodycam footage of an officer-involved shooting that happened on October 18. Explicit language may occur.
