Sparks, Nevada — On May 30, 2023, Sparks police dispatch received multiple 911 calls, advising there was a woman yelling for help in the 600 block of East Prater Way. Caller stated, a male carrying a machete was yelling at the woman in the parking lot of the Iron Horse Shopping Center. The suspect was later identified as 29-year-old Dylan Wilson. Upon arrival, officers located Wilson matching the description given by multiple reporting parties and attempted to stop him. 

After giving Wilson multiple commands to stop, Wilson ignored the officer's lawful orders and began to run. During the foot pursuit, officers observed that Wilson was holding a knife in his hand. Officers told him to drop the knife, but he did not. While officers were running after Wilson, he suddenly turned and ran directly at the officers with the knife still in his hand. At that time, officers discharged their service weapons striking Wilson. Officers then began medical aid, until they were relieved by medical personnel. Wilson was transported to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.