A stabbing early Saturday morning that led to an officer involved shooting is under investigation, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The suspect was flown to a Reno hospital, a family member of the suspect was treated for minor knife wounds and no officers were injured.
The condition of the suspect is unknown at this time. Sheriff Furlong issued the following news release:
At approximately 12:38 a.m., June 13, 2026, Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a battery (by knife) in progress at an apartment complex at the 900 block of East Long Street.
As deputies arrived, they were confronted by the suspect inside the residence. The suspect was shot by officers during the confrontation. Carson City Fire/Paramedics responded to the scene and treated the suspect and one female victim. The suspect was later transported to Renown Medical Center by Care Flight.
According to the original reports, the suspect had stabbed one female victim who had barricaded herself in the bathroom and the suspect was holding a knife to the throat of a second female victim.
The reporting person informed 911 operators that the suspect had said he was going to “kill everyone.” At 12:43, deputies engaged the suspect in the apartment living room where he was shot at least twice during the confrontation.
All persons involved in this incident were related by family. The suspect was transported to Renown Medical Center with gunshot wounds, and one family member was transported to Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with minor knife wounds for treatment. No other injuries were reported.
This incident is being investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in accordance with previously documented Officer Involved Shooting agreements. The deputies involved were placed on routine administrative leave pending the investigation and wellness clearances to return to duty.
