Douglas County authorities search for man at large after Topaz Ranch Estates shooting
Douglas County authorities are searching for a man after a shooting Thursday afternoon in the Topaz Ranch Estates area.
Gary Wilson, 44, is wanted after he allegedly shot an unidentified person in the shoulder. The injury to the victim is considered non life-threatening, according to a Douglas County Sheriff's Office news release. The shooting happened at around 2:15 p.m.
Wilson is considered armed and dangerous. He is a white male, approximately 5’10” and 180 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and no shirt.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a reverse 911 to notify the residents in the Topaz Ranch Estates of this event. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office helicopter “Raven-1” has been deployed over the TRE area and is searching for Wilson.
The residents in the T.R.E. are asked to secure their residences and notify the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office if they encounter the suspect or have any information to assist. Deputies are currently in the Topaz Ranch Estates area actively searching for Wilson.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Wilson is asked to call DCSO Dispatch at (775) 782-5126.