On the night of June 27, 2025, 19-year-old Felipe Acuna was shot in a parking lot on Greenbrae Drive in Sparks, Nevada. First responders found him critically wounded around 11:25 p.m.; he was taken to Renown Medical Center and later died of his injuries. The incident began during a large gathering when an altercation between Acuna and another person escalated and a handgun was produced and fired.

Felipe was a Reno resident, the eldest child of immigrants from Chile, and was remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend with a strong passion for cars. He worked on vehicles and had built a reputation in the local car enthusiast community.

The Sparks Police Department appealed for witnesses after dozens were believed to have been at the scene. Investigators released descriptions of two Hispanic male suspects and identified a dark green, lowered GMC Sierra with chrome rims and a distinctive windshield sticker as connected to the incident. A $5,000 reward through Secret Witness was offered for information leading to an arrest and prosecution.

If anyone attended that gathering or has information about the vehicle or the individuals described, please come forward with tips.