Sparks police initiated a traffic stop. Police said the traffic stop preceded the shooting death of Humberto Vera-Munoz, but withheld other details.
Victim's Name: Humberto Vera-Munoz
Agency Responsible: Sparks Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 24, 2018
County: Washoe
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3346
Geography: Suburban