Reno Police Shooting: The Christopher Sheahan Story & Aftermath

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Did an accidental shooting during a traffic stop in Reno expose deeper issues of police training and accountability? The case of Christopher Sheahan, shot by a Reno police officer in 2020 after a Taser mishap, has ignited a debate about the use of force and the consequences for both the individual and the community.

The incident occurred on July 26, 2020, when Washoe County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance from Reno Police Department for a traffic stop – a seemingly routine request, according to Deputy Chief Tom Robinson. Reno Police Officer Richard Jager discharged his service weapon, striking Christopher Sheahan in the right shoulder. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are contentious. According to a report by Washoe County District Attorney Christopher Hicks released on May 24, Jager flinched and inadvertently pulled the trigger after being struck by a Taser probe fired by Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy George Cholico, the Taser was meant for Sheahan but missed. Sheahan was unarmed at the time.