Hello everyone. I'm Chris Johnson, public information officer for the Reno Police Department. We're sharing this video to provide important information regarding a recent incident involving Reno Police officers. This includes video footage, evidence, and a brief explanation of what occurred. Our goal is to offer you a clearer understanding of the events based on what we know so far. Please note that this video is not intended to draw final conclusions about whether the officer's actions were in line with the department policies or the law. The investigation is ongoing and a thorough review will be conducted before any determination is made. The content you are about to watch may be disturbing. Police use of force, whether in making an arrest or responding to a threat, can be graphic and difficult to watch. Strong language may also be heard from those involved. Viewer discretion is advised, especially for children or sensitive viewers. Uniform Reno Police officers who frequently interact with the public are equipped with bodywn cameras. These cameras record 30 seconds of video before activation, though they do not capture audio during that period. This feature ensures that important footage is recorded even when an officer is unable to immediately activate the camera. Hello, I'm Katherine Nance, chief of police for the Reno Police Department. I want to emphasize our department's unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability. Consistently sharing information, especially about significant incidents involving our officers, ensures that the community has a clear understanding of the facts. Today, we are releasing video footage from this officer involved incident as part of our ongoing commitment to openness and building trust between law enforcement and the public. While the investigation is still in progress, it's important to provide accurate, timely information to prevent misunderstandings and foster stronger relationships. As you watch the footage, please remember that it represents only one part of the investigation. Thank you. I'm Captain Robert Larson with the Reno Police Department. Whenever an officer is involved in a shooting, it is our policy to have the incident investigated by an outside agency in line with the Wo County officer involved shooting protocol. These investigations are thorough and comprehensive, typically including interviews with those involved, review of any available video, and a detailed examination of all the evidence. The investigating agency will assess the facts and evidence, then submit the complete case to the Wo County District Attorney's Office for criminal review. The district attorney's office will determine whether or not criminal charges are appropriate. Once their review is complete, they will release a public report outlining their findings. This video includes bodywn cameras in the involved officers. It is important to note that bodywn cameras offer only a limited perspective and cannot capture everything an officer sees or experiences in a given situation. On February 9th, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Sparks Police Department contacted the Reno Police Department to assist with attempting to locate and arrest Koopoakia. The Sparks Police Department was actively investigating a battery with a deadly weapon case where Kupoa had battered a female with a firearm earlier that morning. The female had been transported to a local hospital with severe injuries. Additionally, Sparks PD informed us that Capoa was still armed with a firearm and was homicidal and suicidal. Officers were checking the area of 9inth and Montello when they spotted the vehicle associated with Capoa. That vehicle then drove northbound on Sutro. Officers were able to catch up to the vehicle at Sutro and Wells and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Capoa did not stop and fled at a high rate of speed southbound on Sutro. Given the prior felony crimes Capo was wanted for and the imminent danger he posed to the public, officers pursued him. During the pursuit, Capoa ran several red lights, almost colliding with vehicles, and drove into the renowned hospital emergency room parking lot. Capoa drove through the parking lot and back onto Mil Street. support taking off going southbound on road. We are kidding. Continuing southbound passing ninth light traffic. It's swerving in and out of multiple vehicles is continuing southbound passing six. Keep No, no. Go, go, go. He's holding something out the window. Looks like a phone. Pull in. Pull in behind him. Officers continued to pursue Capoa as he drove around Pickicket Park and then re-entered the emergency room parking lot. While driving in the parking lot, Capoa endangered several people who were standing outside of the emergency room. Capoa then drove around a police car and became trapped in the parking lot. Back down. It looks like he's continuing eastbound on the parking lot on the [Music] hospital. Westbound passing around [Music] again takeover radio. We are heading southbound on Mil Street. Southbound lead heading eastbound island 30 to 60. [Music] We are now heading westbound on students. [Music] He's pulling into the renown emergency, too. God, I don't like that this is right here. There's a lot of [ __ ] people. Get ready. Get ready. Get ready. Nope. Back around. Emergency. Get ready. Get ready. Get ready. With his vehicle blocked in, officers ordered Capoa to put his hands up and exit the vehicle. Capoa ignored those commands and drew a firearm. In response, officers were forced to discharge their weapons. I got verbals. Keep your hands where I can see them. Keep your hands where I can see them or else I will shoot you. Come out or the dog will bite him. Come out where the dog will bite you. Do you understand? Keep your hands where I can see. Shots fired. Officers then approached the vehicle to render aid to Capoa. While at the driver's door, officers retrieved a handgun from Capoa's hand. Officers immediately began first aid and with the assistance from renowned staff moved Capoa inside the hospital to receive advanced treatment. I see the gun where it's right on his uh left hand right on the [Music] careful careful [ __ ] I got you covered. I got you covered. Can we get out there fingers in the garage? Yep. One hand right hand side and push up against the back hand. I got it was learned that the handgun officers located in Capo's hand was a 9mm Glock 17 with a 30 round extended magazine. On February 15th, 2025, Capo was pronounced deceased. The Wo County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave during this ongoing investigation. In the coming months, the Reno Police Department's Office of Internal Affairs will thoroughly review all relevant information from this case to assess whether the officer's tactics, use of a deadly weapon, and use of force were in line with department's policies and procedures. These findings will then be submitted to Chief of Police Katherine Nance for review. The video footage provided here serves as a summary of the events to keep you informed. Any additional footage will be made available once the formal investigation is complete. The Reno Police Department takes incidents of this nature very seriously and are handled accordingly. For further questions or additional information about the Reno Police Department and our policies, please visit www.renopd.com. Thank you.