The July 2020 officer-involved shooting of Christopher Sheahan by Reno Police Officer Richard Jager was determined to be accidental by Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks.
District Attorney Hicks released a 20-page report detailing the facts of the case, including photographs, identification of those involved, witness accounts, and the legal analysis supporting the conclusion. This determination followed an extensive review of the investigation conducted by the Sparks Police Department.
The publication of this OIS report was delayed until the conclusion of Sheahan’s ongoing criminal prosecution.
For the full report, visit here.