Crime
13-year-old boy killed in Bessemer shooting
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released.
A tragic shooting in Bessemer on Friday night claimed the life of a 13-year-old boy.
Detective Justin Burmeister of the Bessemer Police Department reported that officers responded to a call just before 10 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of 13th Street North.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the young victim, who had sustained gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a nearby hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the victim was inside a residence when unknown suspect(s) fired into the home, striking him.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the victim has not been publicly released.
The Bessemer Police Department is actively investigating the case and seeking assistance from the community. Individuals with information related to this homicide are urged to contact the Bessemer Police Department’s tip line at 205-428-3541. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 205-254-7777.
Authorities are working diligently to identify the suspect(s) and bring justice to the grieving family.
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.