Sparks police are investigating after a man was found dead near Aimone Park last month.

Officers responded about 9:24 p.m. Sept. 15 to reports of shots heard in the area of the park at 55 Queen Way. They were directed to a nearby neighborhood, where they found 42-year-old John Waters unconscious with no visible injuries.

Officers and medical personnel provided aid before Waters was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to the investigation, Waters had been involved in a physical altercation at the park with another man who discharged a firearm during the fight. No other injuries or property damage were reported.

Police said at least two other individuals are believed to have witnessed the altercation but left before officers arrived.

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