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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Shooter opens fire at Reno casino, killing 3 and injuring several others
RENO, Nev. (AP) — A gunman opened fire Monday outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and wounding three others before being taken into custody, officials said. Two victims were in critical condition, while the other had been released from the hospital, Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth said during a news conference Monday. The suspect had no known connection to the victims, police said, adding that the motive is unknown. The shooter walked up to the casino-hotel's valet parking area, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at a group of people, police said. His gun initially malfunctioned, but he quickly was able to get it to shoot. The suspect fled on foot through the parking lot where he encountered an armed casino security guard. Crawforth said the gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled. The suspect also shot at someone driving by in the parking lot, striking and killing the driver. Officers arrived less than three minutes after the first shots rang out and fired at the suspect, police said in a statement. 'Tragedies like this are horrific for any community to endure,' Reno Police Department Chief Kathryn Nance said. The resort is one of Reno's most prominent venues, hosting concerts, sporting events and a campaign rally by President Donald Trump before the 2024 election. Near the California border and just northeast of Lake Tahoe, the town is a popular summer tourist destination. Hotel guests heard several shots coming from the resort's valet area around 7:30 a.m. Michael Sisco, 60, said he was in his room and about to head to the valet for his car when he heard popping sounds. He looked out his window and saw people screaming and running from the valet area. He said he saw a man holding his stomach and staggering before falling motionless next to a car. Sisco moved away from the window as the gunshots continued. 'A half hour after the incident I started shaking because I realized I could've been there,' he said. 'That's exactly where I was going.' Christina Martinez heard the shots just as she was stepping onto an elevator in the lobby, and they were still going off when she stepped out onto the 18th floor. Someone in a neighboring room told her there was a gunman right outside the main entrance, near where Martinez said she was getting coffee just moments before. 'I feel very blessed, but that's kind of why I had a panic attack,' she said. 'I was like, oh my God. I was just there.' Hours after the shooting, the entrance inside the casino leading to the valet area was roped off to guests and privacy screens were placed in front of the glass doors to block the view outside. In addition to those who were killed and the people taken to the hospital, three more were treated for minor injuries at the resort, according to Devon Reese, chair of the Board of Health in northern Nevada. One person was grazed by a bullet on their pinky finger, one was treated for severe anxiety and one was injured while running, he said. More than a year ago, two men were charged with fatally shooting another man who was staying at the resort in January 2024. The Grand Sierra claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It's also one of the tallest buildings in the city, with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms. 'My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our entire community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the epidemic of gun violence gripping this nation,' Reese said in a social media post. ___ Yamat reported from Las Vegas, Nevada. Associated Press reporters Beatrice Dupuy in New York; Safiyah Riddle in Montgomery, Alabama; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Julie Watson in San Diego contributed. Andy Barron And Rio Yamat, The Associated Press
CBS News
a day ago
- CBS News
Shooting at Reno casino Grand Sierra Resort leaves 3 dead and 3 hurt, authorities say
At least three people were killed and three others were injured by a gunman at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, authorities said. Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance and Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth were among a number of officials who held an afternoon press conference to provide an update on the shooting, which happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. The suspect's gun malfunctioned when he initially tried to shoot at a group of innocent bystanders in the valet area of the property, but once he was able "to make it operable," he fired multiple shots at the victims, Crawforth said. Five people were initally shot, Crawforth said. One of victims people died at the scene and the rest were taken to an area hospital, where another person died. Two of the other three victims remained in critical condition, while the fifth victim has since been released from treatment. After that shooting, Crawforth said the suspect, who has not yet been identified, continued north through the parking lot and opened fire on a casino security guard who confronted him. The security guard returned fire, forcing the suspect to continue moving north through the parking lot. Crawforth said the suspect then shot a sixth victim who was driving through the parking lot. That victim was declared dead at the scene. Chief Nance said officers quickly responded and located the suspect on the northwest side of the property. Both parties exchanged gunfire once the suspect confronted the officers with a gun. The suspect was struck by gunfire and remains hospitalized in critical condition. At least one officer suffered minor injuries, seemingly from glass fragments, Nance said. At least one patrol car was hit by bullets. Though the resort is located in the city of Reno, Nance said Sparks police would be leading the investigation due to her department's policy on officer-involved shootings. Crawforth said there is no known connection between the suspect and the victims. The Reno Police Department warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, were seen outside the casino on Monday. "My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our entire community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the epidemic of gun violence gripping this nation," said Devon Reese, a Reno city councilmember, in a social media post. In a statement, Grand Sierra Resort officials thanked their security team and first responders for the quick response to the incident. "We are heartbroken by the senseless violence that occurred in our parking area earlier today. Our thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident," Grand Sierra Resort stated.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Several hurt in shooting outside casino in Reno: Police
Several people were injured in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday morning, officials said. The gunfire unfolded around 7:25 a.m. in the valet area outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance told Reno ABC affiliate KOLO. The number of victims was not immediately clear but Nance said several people have been taken to hospitals. The suspect, an adult man, was found within four minutes, police said. He's been taken to a hospital following an officer-involved shooting, police said. "My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragic shooting incident," Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said in a statement. "While it is very early in the investigation and details are scarce, I want to thank our region's first responders and medical personnel for their courage and heroic efforts today. Our thoughts are with the Grand Sierra staff, the guests of the resort and anyone who has been impacted." This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
