Carson City deputies arrest 18-year-old in shooting of other teen
On June 19th, 2025, shortly after midnight, a 16-year-old male arrived at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
He was immediately transported to the Renown Medical Center in Reno with life-threatening injuries. The victim underwent surgery and is expected to survive.
Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives conducted an investigation and determined the shooting occurred in the apartment complex at 1740 North Edmonds Drive around 11:45 PM on June 18th.
Detectives identified the suspect as 18-year-old Oscar Vargas-Manriquez of Carson City.
Carson City Detectives, assisted by investigators from the Nevada Division of Investigation, took Vargas into custody in the 1300 block of East William Street on June 19th at 7:30 PM. A firearm was recovered in Vargas’ possession.
Search warrants were later executed in the 1700 block of North Edmonds Drive and the 1000 block of Woodside Drive, related to the investigation into the shooting.
Vargas was taken to the Carson City Detention Center and held on the following charges:
• Battery with a Deadly Weapon, causing Substantial Bodily Harm
• Acting in Wanton Disregard, causing Substantial Bodily Harm
• Discharging a Firearm in Public
• Possession of Marijuana, under 1 ounce
No additional suspects are outstanding, but the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the shooting that occurred on June 18th at 11:45 PM in the area of 1740 North Edmonds Drive is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at the information below or call Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
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