Lyon County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in battery at 'Night in the Country' event
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office is asking for community assistance to help identify and locate a suspect in an assault this past weekend at the "Night in the County" event in Yerington.
Friday night, July 24, at around 11 p.m., the victim was exiting the concert with family and friends when he came upon a fight between two females just outside the concert venue. When he tried to help stop the fight he was hit from behind by an unknown person or persons. The victim suffered significant injuries and remains in ICU. The suspect is still at large.
Anyone who witnessed this altercation, and may know the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is asked to contact the Lyon County Sheriff's Office at 775-557-5206, or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. Leave a voice message with a short description of your information and a return telephone number.