Jasper the bear dies after being shot; Sheriff responds to shooting

Jasper, the bear shot by a deputy in Incline Village on Saturday has died as a result of her injuries.

"I am saddened to hear of the passing of the bear from yesterday's incident in Incline Village involving one of our deputies," said Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen. "We appreciate the efforts made by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. The Sheriff's Office will thoroughly review the incident and take whatever measures are deemed appropriate."

The deputy had been responding to a mother bear and her cubs in a neighborhood in Incline Village. He said he accidentally shot a live round and not a rubber one when trying to disperse the bears.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) was notified after the Saturday morning incident and the adult bear to a veterinarian for evaluation and treatment. She went into surgery reports were that she had done well and was resting. Sadly, Jasper succumbed to her injuries Sunday morning at 7:15 a.m.

NDOW says the cubs are old enough to be on their own and that the agency will formulate a management plan for the cubs.