Douglas deputies involved in shooting ID’d

The six Douglas County sheriff’s deputies involved in a fatal shooting last week have at least six years of experience with the department.

It still has not been released how many bullets struck Mark Perkins, 48, of Gardnerville. He died at the scene. The number of deputies who discharged their weapon also has not been released.

The deputies, who remain on paid administrative leave, are:

·       Sgt. Dan Coverley — 18 years experience

·       Sgt. Dave Stanley — 13 years

·       Investigator Jon Storke — 13 years

·       Deputy Jeff Johnsen — 10 years

·       Deputy Matt Saylo — 9 years

·       Deputy Justin Williams — 6 years.

The shooting occurred July 30 when deputies were called to Perkins residence because he was allegedly armed with several weapons, was threatening his wife, and made statements about wanting to kill a neighbor and officers.

According to the department, Perkins pointed two weapons at multiple officers.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office is conducting the criminal investigation of the officer involved shooting.

The last officer involved shooting with DCSO was in December 2011.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report