officer-involved-shooting · Silver State Plaza, Sparks, Nevada

What happened after Jedidiah Guerra drove at police with a gun drawn in Sparks, Nevada?

What happened?

Jedidiah Guerra was killed at the scene on March 12, 2026, after calling 911 on himself and driving a truck at police with a gun drawn in Sparks, Nevada. Two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, with footage released later in March 2026.

Unresolved or unknown

Last checked: Jun 19, 2026
Sources: 2news.com; CBS Sacramento; Our Town Reno; Reddit (r/ThisIsButter); YouTube (Sparks Police Department)

Timeline

  1. At approximately 11:31 a.m., Jedidiah Guerra called 911 threatening to shoot people at a Planet Fitness in Sparks, Nevada, leading to a standoff in the Silver State Plaza parking lot.

  2. During the standoff, Guerra drove his white Chevrolet S10 pickup truck at high speed towards marked police vehicles, pointing a firearm at officers. Officers fired, killing Guerra at the scene.

  3. Jedidiah Guerra was pronounced deceased at the scene due to multiple gunshot wounds, and two officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

  4. The Washoe County Regional Officer-involved shooting protocol was enacted, initiating investigations by the Reno Police Department and Washoe County Sheriff's Office, alongside an internal review by the Sparks Police Department.

  5. The Sparks Police Department released bodycam and drone footage of the incident, along with the 911 call.

  6. The complete investigation will be submitted to the Washoe County District Attorney's Office for review, with the final outcome pending.

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