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Teen pulls gun on employee at Sparks auto shop, Sparks NV

Weapons

Reported: 10/31/2025 03:50 PM

Near E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431

A teenager at Jiffy-Lube near East Prater Way in Sparks tried to fight an employee and pulled a Glock with a painted handle. The suspect then walked westbound on Prater Way.

Audio|Source: Reno and Sparks Police and Fire

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Transcript:

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Marksaw units at Jiffy-Lube, near E Prater Way subject with a 1032's currently walking westbound Prater, tried to fight an employee and pulled it on the employee. It's a Glock with a paint handle. May it'll be restricted.

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Backforce.

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362 foray, interrupt for three.

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Ten, four.

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You should walk in westbound.

00:30

Westbound trader, BMA, trying to get a description.

00:38

Clear and rebost and clear tips.

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I copy it, I'm working on the driver,

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which is his friend right now, trying to get the commission.

00:50

September.

00:51

To me a black male, about 16 to 17, 6-foot heavy-billed, purple camel, hoodie, and tan pants.

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Near E Prater Way, Sparks, NV 89431

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