The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) acknowledged Tuesday that it had erroneously reported that a man had died from a shooting at Topaz Ranch Estates in south Douglas County.
At 6:46 p.m. Monday, March 20, DCSO deputies responded to 1205 Slate Road where they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
The man, Michael Dixon, 50, was taken by air ambulance to Renown Medical Center in Reno with life-threatening injuries.
Also found at the scene was 60-year-old Cathy Clark. She was transported to Renown with a gunshot wound.
Both are residents of the location, their relationship is still being determined.
The investigation is continuing. There is no public safety issue.