John D. Allen, 39, was fatally shot near the Nevada–California state line north of Reno on January 22, 2025. After the shooting he drove to Doyle, California, where he became unresponsive; responders pronounced him dead soon after. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound to the torso and the manner homicide.

The Lassen County Sheriff’s Office initially responded at the scene, but the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office later assumed the investigation. No suspects have been named and authorities have asked witnesses to come forward. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is handling tips and anonymous information can be submitted through Secret Witness.

Key questions remain about what led to the shooting and who was responsible. If anyone was in the area north of Reno or near Doyle on January 22, 2025, or has information about John D. Allen’s movements that day, please contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip.