The following is a press release from the Winnemucca Police Department; “On the night of July 20, 2023, Officers from the Winnemucca Police Department responded to a single family residence in Winnemucca for a report of a male juvenile shooting his friend. On arrival, Officers found an unresponsive, male juvenile with a gunshot wound. Lifesaving efforts were made by Officers until Emergency Medical Services arrived. Detectives and Crime Scene units were called to investigate. As a result of their preliminary investigation, a male juvenile was arrested and charged with discharging a firearm within a structure, discharging a firearm where a person might be endangered, possession of a firearm by a child under 18, and battery with a deadly weapon.

This investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to the community, this appears to be an isolated incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim and we hope for him to make a full recovery. These calls are very tough for Law Enforcement, but our Officers handled this incident safely, with professionalism, and respect for all the families involved. Please. keep your firearms secured at all times.”