The man who was fatally shot Saturday afternoon on South Virginia Street has been identified as Justin Murphy, 39, of Sun Valley.
Reno police found Murphy around 1:50 p.m. suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was taken to Renown Regional Medical Center, where he died, according to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
A Gofundme posted by a family member said the shooting took place at the 7-Eleven on South Virginia Street near Gentry Way.
Police said the incident appears to have started as an altercation between Murphy and another person. The investigation is ongoing.
The Reno Police Department asks anyone with information on the incident to call 775-334-2121 or contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900. Anonymous witnesses can also go online at secretwitness.com .
This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Man killed in Saturday shooting on South Virginia Street identified