LASSEN COUNTY, Calif. — A tragic shooting on a California highway claimed two lives Saturday morning, in an incident involving residents from Reno, Nevada, just two miles from the state line.
Authorities responded to the shooting around 8:50 a.m. on southbound Highway 395, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Reno. The California Highway Patrol reported that the altercation involved multiple individuals in two separate vehicles.
The confrontation began when both vehicles pulled over to the right shoulder of the highway. As the situation intensified, shots were fired. An officer from the CHP’s Portola Resident Post was patrolling in the vicinity when the shooting occurred and promptly arrived at the scene.
Upon arrival, the officer detained all individuals involved and initiated medical assistance for those injured. Despite efforts to save them, two people were pronounced dead at the scene, highlighting the incident’s severity.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the identities of everyone involved, including those considered suspects in the shooting. Authorities stated that there was no immediate threat to the public following the incident.
In the aftermath of the shooting, various agencies assisted with securing the area, managing road closures, and conducting a thorough investigation. Southbound lanes of Highway 395 were closed during the investigation, with traffic rerouted to nearby Red Rock Road.
Authorities are urging anyone with additional information or who may have witnessed the event to reach out to the CHP’s Quincy office at 530-283-1100, as they continue to gather details about the incident.
While the investigation is ongoing, officers are focusing on determining the circumstances that led to the confrontation and subsequent shooting, hoping to bring clarity to the tragic events of the day.