Second suspect arrested in Zephyr Point Apartments shooting

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A second suspect, 20-year-old Chemarion Crooks, has been arrested and charged with 7 counts of attempted murder, 5 counts of battery with a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm, child abuse with a deadly weapon, and discharging a firearm into a structure for his alleged involvement in the October 2023 shooting at the Zephyr Point Apartments in Reno, Nevada that left 7 people injured.

Why it matters

The Zephyr Point Apartments shooting was a high-profile incident that raised concerns about gun violence and public safety in the Reno area. The arrest of a second suspect indicates that authorities are continuing to investigate the case and pursue justice for the victims.

The details

Chemarion Crooks was arrested on Thursday for his alleged role in the October 6, 2023 shooting at the Zephyr Point Apartments in Reno, Nevada. The shooting left 7 people injured. Crooks has now been charged with a long list of felonies, including 7 counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, 5 counts of battery with a deadly weapon resulting in substantial bodily harm, child abuse with a deadly weapon, and discharging a firearm into a structure.

• The shooting occurred on October 6, 2023.
• Chemarion Crooks was arrested on Thursday, February 20, 2026.