Man booked in Virginia City shooting, allegedly fires six shots at family members in vehicle
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On Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:46 p.m., Storey County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a report of shots fired located near the intersection of B Street and Union Street in Virginia City, Nev.
Deputies were on scene within a minute. Several witnesses told them that the alleged shooter was now on Union Street. Deputies immediately located the suspect and advised they had taken him into custody at 3:49 p.m. The suspect was identified as Steven Bowron, 63, of Reno.
Upon investigation and interviews with multiple witnesses, it was determined Bowron was intoxicated and had gotten into an argument with two family members regarding his vehicle keys being taken from him.
As family members left the scene in their vehicle, Bowron used a firearm to fire approximately six times at the vehicle. Bowron then proceeded east bound on Union Street, on foot, where he discarded the firearm in a parking lot shortly before being detained by deputies.
Deputies located the firearm and canvassed the area for evidence. Six shell casings were located in the area were Bowron was said have shot from.
The two victims in the vehicle were evaluated and found to be uninjured in the incident. The victims vehicle was observed to have bullet holes extending from the driver’s side door to the rear of the driver’s side.
Bowron was placed under arrest and transported to the Storey County Detention Facility, where he was booked on the following charges, with a total bail of $175,140:
NRS 200.010 Attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon (two counts)
NRS199.220 Destroy or conceal evidence
NRS 202.257 Possess firearm while under influence of alcohol
NRS 202.280.1 Discharge firearm in or upon public thoroughfare or in place of public resort
NRS 202.595.1 Disregard for safety of person or property
NRS 202.285.1b Discharge firearm at or into a vehicle
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