SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - On Thursday, Nov. 27, a person was shot once near Greenbrae and Los Amigos drives in Sparks, according to a Sparks Police news release.

Police responded to multiple 911 calls and found a person with a gunshot wound, the release said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital.

The people involved in the incident remained on scene and are cooperating with police, the release said.

The Sparks Police reminds the community to use proper firearm handling and safety.

“Incidents like this are preventable and avoidable,” according to the news release. “Ensuring proper firearm storage and maintaining the safe handling of firearms can avoid repeating tragedies such as these.”

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