Body camera video

The Reno Police Department has released body camera video of a fatal shooting on Colorado River Blvd. earlier this month. 

Officers originally responded to the area on a report of a woman screaming and being strangled by a man, around 10:45 a.m. on December 6th.

When they arrived, they found the suspect, 34-year-old Caleb Briggs inside a home. The video shows officers trying to talk to him, but at some point, Briggs charges at the officer, and that's when the officer shoots him.

Briggs later died at Renown Regional Medical Center.

The officer involved was placed on administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. 

The Sparks Police Department is leading the investigation. 

*** Warning: The video may be graphic for some viewers. 

DECEMBER 8, 2023: 

A suspect who died in an officer involved shooting on Wednesday has been identified.

The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man as 34-year-old Caleb Briggs.

Briggs died at Renown Regional Medical Center. 

An autopsy was completed at the Medical Examiner’s Office and the cause of his death was determined to be gunshot wounds of the torso.

The case is being investigated by Sparks Police Department.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Sparks Police are investigating after Reno officers shot a suspect in MidTown Wednesday morning.  

Reno Police said the incident happened on Colorado River Blvd. near Kirman Avenue around 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday. 

"There is no outstanding threat to the public, but please avoid the area as this is still an active investigation," police said on X. 

The unidentified suspect was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and no officers were injured. 

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office was also on scene.

Sparks Police is taking the lead in the investigation. 

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