Suspect Killed in Officer Involved Shooting in Sparks

A hostage situation at a Sparks apartment complex ended with police shooting and killing the suspect. A female victim in the case was taken to the hospital for treatment for injuries that were non life-threatening. The call started with a reported kidnapping just after 7:30pm. The incident happened at the Park Vista Apartments in the 500 block of Sparks Boulevard. Police say there is no further threat to the community. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has taken over the investigation. The suspect’s name has not been released.