Boomtown Murder Suspect Arrested In California

RENO, NV - A man police identified as a suspect in a Monday shooting at Boomtown Casino has been arrested in Concord, CA and is awaiting extradition to Nevada, according to Reno Police Department.

RPD identified 50-year old Christopher Meecham of Reno as the suspect the day after the Feb. 26 shooting. Police allege that Meecham shot and killed a 53-year old Reno man. According to an RPD release, homicide detectives learned that Meecham was on the run in California. The Concord Police Department arrested Meecham on a murder charge Wednesday, Feb. 28 and RPD homicide detectives traveled to California after his arrest "to continue the investigation."

Anyone with information about the homicide is encouraged to call RPD at 775-334-2115 or 775-322-4900.

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