Crime
26-year-old Erykah Tate killed after shooting in Fairfield neighborhood
No arrests have been made as of this time.
UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 28-year-old Shazaria Williams in connection with the recent shooting incident.
Williams is currently being held in the Jefferson County Jail without bond and faces formal charges related to the case.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about the charges or circumstances surrounding the arrest.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman late Monday afternoon in a Fairfield neighborhood.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 26-year-old Erykah Nameke Tate, a Fairfield resident.
Deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a person shot at approximately 4:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Forest Drive, located in the Forest Hills community.
Upon arrival, emergency responders from Fairfield Fire and Rescue pronounced Tate deceased at the scene by 4:56 p.m.. It remains unclear whether the shooting occurred inside a residence or outside.
Authorities have not yet disclosed any details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Investigators remained on-site for several hours following the incident, combing the area for evidence.
No arrests have been made as of this time.
Tate’s death marks the second homicide investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office since Saturday, following the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in the Center Point area over the weekend.
This incident contributes to the 185 homicides reported in Jefferson County this year, underscoring a troubling trend of violence in the area.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450 or Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777. Tips can be provided anonymously.
The investigation remains active, and updates will be provided as they become available.
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a recent shooting as 49-year-old Cami T. Luc, a resident of Reno.
Her death has been classified as a homicide.
The incident occurred on February 18, 2025, when officers from the Reno Police Department responded to an apartment complex on South Meadows Parkway.
Upon arrival, police discovered Luc deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, 50-year-old Jarrod Farrar was arrested and charged with murder.
Authorities confirmed that Farrar and Luc were in a relationship at the time of the incident.
The case remains under active investigation.
Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information to contact the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2677.
Anonymous tips can be provided through Secret Witness by calling or texting 775-322-4900 or visiting secretwitness.com.