Murder charge in killing of Sparks trespasser

A photo provided by the Washoe County Jail is the booking photo of Wayne Paul Burgarello, 73, of Sparks, Nev. Burgarello was areested on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder in a fatal shooting in Februrary at a vacant Sparks residence he owns. (AP Photo/Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

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May 27, 2014 - 4:05 pm

SPARKS — A 73-year-old Sparks man has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder three months after police say he shot and killed a man he claimed was trespassing on his property.

Sparks police said they arrested Wayne Paul Burgarello on Tuesday in the February killing of 34-year-old Cody Devine.

He also has been booked on suspicion of attempted murder in the shooting of 29-year-old Janai Wilson.

Police said Burgarello shot the two after he found them sleeping at his vacant property on H Street. Investigators have declined to comment on whether either of the victims was armed.

Police Sgt. Aaron Leary said in a statement Tuesday no other details would be released.

It’s not clear if Burgarello has a lawyer. Jail records indicate his initial court appearance hasn’t been scheduled.

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