Father and Son Found Dead at Nevada Airport; Possible Murder-Suicide Under Investigation
Posted on 04/17/26 at 10:46
- Father and son found dead
- Case under investigation in Nevada
- Suspected murder-suicide
A father and his son were found dead at Elko Regional Airport, in a case authorities are investigating as a suspected Nevada airport murder-suicide.
The incident led to flight cancellations and triggered an ongoing investigation into the circumstances that unfolded inside a public facility.
Discovery at the Elko Regional Airport and police response
According to USA Today, Elko Police Department reported that the incident occurred on April 13 shortly after 12:30 p.m.
Officers responded to the Elko Regional Airport after receiving reports of an active shooter.
The airport is located in northeastern Nevada.
Upon arrival, officers found a man lying near the ticket counter.
He was identified as Giovanni Pérez.
Witnesses at the scene directed officers to the airport restrooms.
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There, they found a minor with multiple gunshot wounds.
The child was identified as Callan Pérez.
Emergency responders performed CPR before transporting the boy to a hospital.
However, he was later pronounced dead.
Sequence of events inside the Elko Regional Airport
According to the preliminary investigation, the father and son were traveling together.
Their rental vehicle had broken down outside Winnemucca.
They were taken to Elko to obtain another vehicle.
At some point, they entered the airport restroom and later exited.
They then went back inside together a second time.
Police believe that is when the shooting occurred.
Authorities indicated that the father allegedly shot the child.
The motive behind the attack has not yet been determined.
After the incident, the man exited the restroom.
He then took his own life near the ticketing area.
Authorities said he used the same firearm.
Impact on operations and ongoing investigation
The Elko Regional Airport, announced the cancellation of all flights following the incident.
This measure remained in place until further notice.
Authorities asked the public for patience as updates were released.
The case remains under investigation by local police.
Detectives are working to determine the motive behind the shooting.
So far, no additional details about the circumstances have been released.
The case has drawn attention due to its occurrence in a public space.
The investigation is focused on reconstructing the moments leading up to the incident.
Authorities have not yet provided a clear explanation for the attack.
The process remains ongoing as more information is gathered.
