23/10/2026
Man Arrested After Family Dog Was Shot Dead
A months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of a family dog in Truckee, California, has led to the arrest of a suspect in Nevada.
According to the Truckee Police Department, the case began after a family reported that their dog had been killed when someone fired shots into their home on Deerfield Drive on December 9, 2025.
Investigators reviewed surveillance footage showing a man in the area on both December 2 and December 9. He was reportedly wearing the same clothing on both occasions and carrying a box that detectives suspected might contain a fi***rm.
Following an extensive investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities identified the suspect as Gian Mendoza Silverio, a resident of Carson City, Nevada.
Police believe the family was not personally acquainted with the suspect. However, investigators say he may have deliberately targeted the property and had knowledge of someone connected to the residence.
Silverio was arrested in Nevada on October 21 and is being held pending extradition to Nevada County, California. Once returned to California, he is expected to face felony charges including stalking, animal cruelty, vandalism, and shooting at an occupied residence.
Authorities have not released further details about the alleged motive, citing pending court proceedings.
The Truckee Police Department credited the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, the FBI’s Sacramento office, the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office, and community members who provided information during the investigation.
The case highlights the importance of public cooperation in helping investigators pursue serious crimes involving threats to families, homes, and animals.
Silverio is accused of the offenses, and the allegations have not been proven in court.
