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 names of the victims haven’t been released yet.
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.
