A suspect is expected to be charged with murder after a targeted attack on National Guard members at a facility in Reno, Nevada, authorities said. The shooting left one soldier dead and another wounded; both were reportedly on duty when they were struck. Police arrested a suspect at the scene and identified him as an Afghan national.
Local and federal investigators are assisting in the probe. Officials described the incident as deliberate but said they are still working to determine a motive. Prosecutors are preparing formal murder charges and plan to file them after investigators complete initial interviews and evidence processing.
Authorities declined to release additional details about the suspect’s identity or any potential connections to the victims while the investigation continues. Family members of the injured and deceased service members have been notified. National Guard commanders offered condolences and said they are cooperating with investigators.
The case will move 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.