A homicide investigation is underway after 57-year-old Richard Owens was shot and killed on the evening of Friday, April 24, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. Officers from the Reno Police Department responded to East 4th Street and found Owens with gunshot wounds; first responders attempted life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner later identified him as a Reno resident.

Police have treated the incident as an isolated event and stated there was no ongoing threat to the public. Secret Witness, a local crime stoppers group, has offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone witnessed the shooting on East 4th Street or has information that could help investigators, please share what you know with the Reno Police Department or Secret Witness.