Crime
36-year-old Andrej Kucher killed after shooting at Shae’s Tavern in Reno, suspect John Seger arrested
Seger now faces several charges, including open murder, three counts of battery with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited individual.
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner has identified 36-year-old Andrej Kucher as the victim of a fatal shooting at Shae’s Tavern in Reno.
Kucher was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at Renown Hospital. His death has been ruled a homicide, with the cause determined to be a gunshot wound to the head.
At approximately 3:30 p.m., the Reno Police Department provided an update, confirming the arrest of 42-year-old John Paul Seger in connection with the overnight shooting in Reno’s midtown district.
Seger now faces several charges, including open murder, three counts of battery with a deadly weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited individual.
The Reno Police Department’s SWAT and Critical Incident Negotiation Team located Seger on Cedar Street near Dick Taylor Park.
Officers successfully apprehended him around 2 p.m., attributing the swift capture to helpful information provided by the community.
The deadly shooting occurred on South Virginia Street near St. Lawrence Avenue, leaving several people injured.
In addition to Kucher’s death, another man remained in critical condition Saturday afternoon, while a man and a woman were reported to be in stable condition.
This remains an active investigation as law enforcement continues gathering details about the incident and the events leading up to it.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.