Authorities say a suspect will be charged with murder after a targeted attack on National Guard members that left one soldier dead and another wounded. The shooting occurred at a facility in Reno, Nevada, where the service members were reported to have been shot while on duty. Police arrested the suspect at the scene and identified him as an Afghan national, officials said.
Local and federal investigators are assisting with the probe. Authorities described the incident as deliberate and said they are still working to determine a motive. Prosecutors are preparing formal murder charges and expect to file them once investigators complete initial interviews and evidence processing.
Officials declined to release further details about the suspect’s identity or possible ties to the victims while the investigation continues. Family members of the injured and deceased service members have been notified, and commanders at the National Guard expressed condolences and said they are cooperating with investigators.
The case will proceed through the criminal justice system; if convicted of murder, the suspect could face severe penalties. Investigators asked anyone with information or video related to the shooting to contact law enforcement as they continue to piece together the events that led to the attack.
