Suspects sought in shooting, armed robbery at Fernley restaurant
Lyon County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who shot and seriously injured a person Thursday night in an apparent robbery at the Wigwam Restaurant Casino in Fernley.
At approximately 10:30 p.m. the Lyon County Sheriff's Office was notified of a possible armed robbery underway at the business in the 200 block of West Main Street, said Lyon County Sheriff's Office Public Information Office Michael Carlson.
When deputies arrived on scene they found one individual suffering multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, said Carlson.
The two male suspects wore masks and dressed in dark clothing, and were armed. The vehicle they left the scene in is described as a dark sedan.
Anyone who may have witnessed what happened last night or has any information regarding this case is asked to call the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at 775-463-6620, or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or their web site at www.secretwitness.com.