By Robert Perea
8:50 p.m. update
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said Jeremy Barrett has also been taken into custody.
In the statement announcing Barrett's arrest, LCSO said it would like to thank the public for its assistance and the numerous law enforcement partners who assisted throughout the investigation. They also said the investigation remains active and additional information will be released as it becomes available and appropriate to do so.
8:30 p.m. update
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said it has captured one of the suspects in Monday's shooting, but is still searching for the second suspect.
The Sheriff's Office announced at 7:50 p.m. Monday that 44-year old Fernley resident James Karol has been arrested and the tan Jeep associated with the case was found. Investigators are still looking for 40-yer old Fernley resident Jeremy Barrett and a red quad they said one of the suspects drove away from the scene of the shooting.
Investigators said Barrett is the person responsible for the shooting and that he should still be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Anyone with information regarding Barrett’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 463-6620.
Original story
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects following a fatal shooting in Fernley Monday afternoon.
According to the LCSO, deputies responded at about 4:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Burger Road for a report of a shooting involving one victim. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. Personnel from the North Lyon County Fire Protection District responded to the scene and immediately began lifesaving measures. Despite those efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
LCSO said witnesses reported the victim had been involved in an altercation with two men moments before the shooting. After the incident, both men fled the area. LCSO said one was operating a red quad, while the second fled in a tan Jeep.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspects as 44-year old Fernley resident James Edward Karol and 40-year-old Fernley resident Jeremy Barrett. Investigators have identified Barrett as the person responsible for the shooting and said they are actively searching for both men and the associated vehicles.
Investigators say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the general public; however, both suspects remain outstanding, are considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.
Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the Karol or Barrett or the vehicles involved is urged to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (775) 463-6620.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is actively investigating this homicide.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available and appropriate to do so.
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