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Vehicle Sought After Road Rage Incident Leads to Death

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The Reno Police Department (RPD) is looking for those involved in a drag racing or road-rage incident at Robb Drive and Mae Anne Avenue Saturday about 6:40 pm.

“When officers arrived they learned two vehicles had been drag racing or possibly in a road rage incident,” police said in a statement. “One of the vehicles stopped in the roadway and the driver got out of his vehicle and began chasing the other vehicle on foot. An unrelated vehicle struck the driver who was now running in a travel lane. The second vehicle involved left prior to officers arriving.”

Police added that the driver of the striking vehicle was cooperative. Neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be involved.

The victim was taken to a local hospital and died. He was identified as 31-year-old Reno resident Shilo Auble.

RPD is looking for information about the second vehicle involved in the incident. It was described as a small, dark-colored passenger car.

RPD is asking anyone with any information this case or the second vehicle involved to call (775) 334-2141, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW. If you have additional questions regarding this case please contact Sgt. Silver at 775-691-5036.

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