Sheriff: Carson City driver's gunshot wound appears to be self-inflicted

Sam Gross | Reno Gazette-Journal

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Update, 2:25 p.m.:

Detectives with the Carson City Sheriff's Office determined that a man found with a gunshot wound to the chest after crashing his car Sunday afternoon had falsely reported that he had been shot, according to an update from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

The investigation is still ongoing, but investigators have "strong information" that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

Detectives are still working to determine the exact nature of the incident, but they say no threat exists to the community.

The weapon used in the incident has been recovered and no other people are being sought in relation to this incident, according to the update.

Original story:

First responders from Carson City Fire discovered that the driver in a Sunday afternoon single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Interstate 580 and College Parkway had been shot in the chest, according to a press release from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Paramedics treating the driver on scene discovered he had a small-caliber gunshot wound to the chest.

The driver, who lives in Washoe County, was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center by Care Flight.

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Authorities are not releasing the identity of the driver at this time and his immediate medical condition is unknown, though he is expected to survive his injuries, according to the release.

Due to the severity of his injuries, detectives have been unable to interview the victim and haven't determined any useful leads.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at 775-887-2677.