On December 2, 2019, 20-year-old Robert DeCoite of Sparks, Nevada, was shot and killed at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs. Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam confirmed the incident and the victim’s name was released the following day. Reports say DeCoite suffered a fatal gunshot wound to his face.

Investigators identified a suspect named Gonzales‑Mariscal and later brought the case to trial. Evidence presented to the court tied Gonzales‑Mariscal to the December 2019 shooting, and the jury returned a guilty verdict on July 23, 2021.

Anyone who knew Robert, was at Lazy 5 Regional Park on December 2, 2019, or has information that could add to the timeline is asked to come forward.