Juvenile Armed with Knife During Domestic Incident

Summary: An 8-year-old juvenile was reported armed with a knife during a domestic disturbance in Washoe County, Nevada. The reporting party (RP) advised that the juvenile was holding the knife, and both subjects were in the same room. The RP fell down the stairs during the incident and sustained a knee injury. The situation involved two males, with the RP stating the knife was being held for protection. The juvenile was reportedly taunting the RP, and at one point, the RP was unable to access another room. Officers maintained a cautious approach until the juvenile stated he was putting the knife down.