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Justified Force in Reno Shooting | Reno News
In a high-stakes August 2022 shooting in Reno, officers justified deadly force against Brandon Douglas Allen after he brandished a knife and appeared to reach for a concealed handgun—later revealed to be a CO2 replica. Escalating behavior, including threatening a contractor and ignoring commands, led to gunfire that left Allen wounded but alive. Despite his felony history and parole status, the DA’s office upheld the officers’ actions as lawful under Nevada law, spotlighting the split-second judgment police face in volatile moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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