Douglas County deputies have identified, Jimmy Alan Moss, as the man killed during an officer-involved shooting late Saturday night in Indian Hills, NV.

Douglas County officials named 77-year-old Moss of Yerington, NV., as the man killed after police responded to reports of a domestic dispute near Indian Hills.

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Deputies say they originally were called to a domestic dispute on Shadow Lane near Indian Hills. They say Moss, who was drunk made threats to “kill the police” so they tried to get Moss to leave the residence. Instead they say he sped away in a car hitting a deputy.

One deputy was injured and transported to Carson Valley Medical Center. He was released from the hospital and is undergoing treatment for multiple injuries. The other party involved in the dispute also suffered injuries. source

Moss was pronounced dead at the scene.

So far, specific details about the shooting haven’t been released to the public.

One Sergeant and three deputy sheriffs have been placed on administrative leave, in accordance with department policy.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Division of Investigation are conducting a death investigation.