Two arrested in Reno shooting

Monday, July 24, 2000 | 10:21 a.m.

Anthony Palmer, 31, and Tiante Dion Scott, 25, were arrested Sunday on charges of attempted murder and robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.

Scott also was charged with drug offenses.

Police believe the shooting was gang related and involved a drug debt.

The victim, Derrick McCoy, 30, of Sacramento, was shot in the chest and back after he answered a knock on the door at a motel where he was staying with his girlfriend, police said.

McCoy was listed in serious condition at Washoe Medical Center.

Police were still looking for 24-year-old suspect called "Big Cle," also known as Clarence. He was described as a black male, about 6-feet tall and 300 pounds.

Two women were also being sought.

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