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Placer Sheriff: One dead in Tahoe City double shooting, searching for suspect

A 33-year-old man from Sparks, Nevada was killed in the shooting, according to officials.

TAHOE CITY, Calif. — UPDATE: The Placer County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday, Feb. 21 that a suspect has been identified. Click here for the details.  

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Detectives and deputies with the Placer County Sheriff's Office are investigating a double shooting at the Boatworks Shopping Mall in Tahoe City Saturday. 

While first reported as an active shooter situation, the scene was secured by around 6:15 p.m., officials said. 

According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, 

Octavio Villa-Villanueva was killed in the shooting, according to Lt. Andrew Scott. The 33-years old was a resident of Sparks, Nevada.

At this time the condition of the other victim is unknown. The investigation continues as detectives work to find a suspect.

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