On September 25, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Reno, Nevada, resulting in the deaths of 20-year-old Alyssa Bristow and 19-year-old Rhett Woodward. The event unfolded in the 8000 block of Umber Sky Court in the Stead area, where officers from the Reno Police Department responded to a report of shots fired around 10:19 p.m.
Upon arrival, the officers found both Alyssa Bristow and Rhett Woodward inside the residence, each suffering from gunshot wounds.
An investigation conducted by the Reno Police Department revealed that Rhett Woodward had shot Alyssa Bristow twice before turning the gun on himself. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Rhett Woodward, the 19-year-old suspect, was identified as the perpetrator of the shooting. There were no other suspects involved in this incident. The police determined that Woodward's actions led directly to the death of Alyssa Bristow and subsequently his own death. The investigation did not indicate any other individuals were involved or that there were any additional suspects.
The Reno Police Department continued their investigation and encouraged anyone with information to come forward. They provided several contact methods for potential witnesses, including the non-emergency line at 775-334-2188, Secret Witness at 775-322-4900, and the option to text tips to 847411 using the keyword SW. However, as the case involved a clear perpetrator who also died at the scene, there were no arrests made in connection with this incident.
The families of both victims were notified, and the community was left to grapple with the tragic loss of two young lives. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and the importance of ongoing community support and vigilance in preventing such tragedies.
