Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. Johnny Bonta of Sparks died after three officers opened fire on him after he came out of the apartment armed with a shotgun and wouldn't drop the weapon.
Victim's Name: Johnny Bonta
Agency Responsible: Sparks Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Native American
Date of Death: October 22, 2017
County: Washoe
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3058
Geography: Suburban