Carson City deputy killed in the line of duty identified
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 5:19pm
The Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy killed early Saturday while responding to a domestic violence call has been identified as Carl Howell, a 9-year-veteran of the Carson City Sheriff's Office. He leaves behind a wife and four children.
Carson City sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a physical domestic disturbance between a male and female in the 4100 block of Montez Drive in East Carson City.
As deputies arrived at the scene, they met with the female who had visible injuries as a result of a fight. While speaking with the woman, the suspect, Jonathan Pope, 30, came out of the residence and opened fire on Howell, according to a news release from the Reno Police Department Robbery and Homicide Division, which is investigating.
After being struck by bullets from Pope’s gun, Deputy Howell was able to return fire on Pope striking him several times, according to RPD. Pope was pronounced deceased on scene. Deputy Howell was taken to the Carson Tahoe Hospital where he he died.
Anyone having any information about this case is asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2188, or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP 411) keyword – SW.
Please contact the Carson City Sheriff’s Office at (775) 887-2500 for information on funeral arrangements or donations to Deputy Howell’s family.
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