In a matter of tragic consequence, a Carson City man is now behind bars, charged with the murder of a Minden resident following a deadly shooting in Gardnerville Thursday night.
At approximately 10:40 p.m., a flurry of gunfire echoed through the otherwise quiet streets of Kingslane Court, prompting a swift response from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Upon their arrival, deputies found 27-year-old Charles Edward Wilkinson lying dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Authorities have identified 25-year-old Gary Allen Dillishaw as the suspect in the shooting, alleging that he was the one responsible for Wilkinson’s untimely death. Dillishaw, following the incident, fled the scene and was believed to be armed and a serious threat to public safety.
Not wasting a moment, law enforcement across the region swung into action.
By Friday morning, around 6:15 a.m., officers with the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Dillishaw after a brief vehicle chase. He was quickly transported and booked into the Mineral County Jail, where he now faces murder charges.
The community waits as the justice system prepares to take its course, with many left wondering about the circumstances that led to such a senseless act.
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