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.
Crime
23-year-old Donell Gause killed after shooting in North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
A tragic shooting early Wednesday claimed the life of a young man in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Donell Gause, was found lying in the street after police responded to a report of gunfire in the 1100 block of South Francisco Avenue around 12:45 a.m.
Emergency responders transported Gause to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
As of Wednesday morning, no suspects were in custody.
The case is currently under investigation by detectives from Area 4, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact law enforcement.