A Sparks teen faces an open murder charge in connection with a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy last month in Reno.

Police say 18-year-old Aiden Palmer also faces charges of burglary with the use of a deadly weapon, and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.

Police say he shot the unidentified victim near South Virginia Street and Brinkby Avenue on October 17th. The victim died later at the hospital. 

The investigation remains ongoing. 

OCTOBER 17, 2023: 

Reno Police are investigating a shooting that killed a 17-year-old boy near South Virginia Street and Brinkby Avenue on Monday night. 

When police arrived on scene, around 9:30 p.m., they found the teen with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported from the parking lot to a nearby hospital, but later died.  

Police say there's no active threat to the community and say the shooting appears to have been an agreed upon meeting between the victim and suspects that prompted the shooting.

The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any additional information that can help authorities, call with your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. A $5,000 reward is being offered.