Shots Fired at Truckee Save Mart Lot, Teen Arrested

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Last Friday morning, a physical altercation in the Save Mart parking lot in Truckee, California led to gunshots being fired, according to police. Officers arrested a 15-year-old local resident on suspicion of attempted murder and other weapons charges, though no one was hit by the gunfire. Investigators are still working to locate the firearm used in the incident and piece together the full timeline of events from witness statements and surveillance footage.

Why it matters

The shooting incident adds to a recent string of public safety concerns in the Truckee area, including a separate vehicle crash at a local Safeway that injured pedestrians earlier this month. While no one was harmed in the Save Mart parking lot confrontation, the presence of gunfire in a busy commercial area has raised alarm in the community.

The details

Police were called to the Save Mart on Deerfield Drive around 9 a.m. on Friday, but the suspects had already fled the scene by the time officers arrived. Investigators later identified a 15-year-old Truckee resident as the alleged shooter and arrested him on suspicion of attempted murder and weapons charges, including a probation violation. Authorities said they are still searching for the firearm used in the incident.

• The incident occurred last Friday morning around 9 a.m.
• Police were called to the Save Mart parking lot but the suspects had already left by the time officers arrived.

What’s next

The 15-year-old suspect is facing attempted murder and weapons-related allegations, and prosecutors will decide on formal charges and how the case will proceed through the juvenile court system.