Police have arrested a man accused of killing two Reno residents in a shooting along U.S. 395 near Hallelujah Junction on Saturday.
California Highway Patrol says 38-year-old Isacc Anthony Pedroza of Reno now faces two counts of open murder.
The two Reno residents killed in the recent US 395 shooting have been identified as Spencer Browne, 17, and Richard Browne, 43 (father and son).
“The manner of death was homicide. The cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds,” a statement from today from the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office indicated.
Earlier today, Isacc Anthony Pedroza pled not guilty in Lassen Superior Court on two counts of open murder for the deadly shooting on Highway 395 near Hallelujah Junction.
Pedroza also faces a personal discharge of a firearm enhancement and a charge related to the transportation of an assault weapon.
“To address some misinformation contained in adverse publicity currently circulating: this was not a “road rage” incident, this was not “gang related” and there was no officer involved shooting,” Lassen County indicated in a statement.
The shooting is reported to have taken place the morning of December 6th around 8:50 a.m. after two vehicles had pulled over near Long Valley Agricultural Inspection Station.
Trooper say two cars, each occupied by Reno residents, pulled over to the right shoulder, when a shooting took place between the two groups.
It’s unclear if the people knew each other or if it was a road-rage situation.
CHP called it a “highway violence incident”, but wouldn’t elaborate more.
If you have any information that can help authorities, call the CHP Quincy office at (530) 283-1100.
December 7, 2025:
Two Reno residents were killed in a shooting along U.S. 395 on December 6th, according to the California Highway Patrol. California State Troopers are asking for witnesses to come forward, after two Reno residents were killed in a shooting along US 395.
State troopers say the incident began at approximately 8:50 a.m. on southbound U.S. 395 near the Long Valley Agricultural Inspection Station, south of Hallelujah Junction.
Two cars, each occupied by Reno residents, pulled over to the right shoulder, where a shooting took place between the two groups.
Two people died at the scene.
Investigators say the shooting suspects have been identified and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The California Highway Patrol is asking for witnesses or anyone who has information on the shooting to contact their Quincy office at (530) 283-1100.
Original Story:
California Highway Patrol is reporting that U.S. 395 southbound is closed from Nevada state line to State Route 70 (Hallelujah Junction).
Northbound lanes are open but drivers heading south will need to use Red Rock Road as a detour.
Northbound US 395 is now open to the public after closing for several hours.
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office also said, in an online post, the incident is being responded to by multiple agencies. Medical crews are also working in the area, and traffic delays or temporary closures may occur.
We will let you know as soon as we receive an update.
