Bryan Garcia, 20, was killed in a shooting outside a Sparks home during the early morning hours of September 21, 2025. He had been attending a party on the 1400 block of Lorena Street when a disturbance outside the residence escalated to gunfire. Garcia was struck in front of the home; emergency calls were received around 1:01 a.m. by the Sparks Police Department’s ShotSpotter system. He was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. A 15-year-old female was also shot and transported to the hospital, reported in stable condition.

The Sparks Police Department opened a homicide investigation. No suspects have been identified and no arrests have been announced. Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to arrest and prosecution. The investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone attended the party or was in the area that night and has information, please come forward to assist the investigation.