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Yahoo
3 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Victims of Reno casino shooting include 2 men visiting for a bachelor party, police say
Reno Casino Shooting RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two of the three people killed this week in a shooting outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, were 23-year-old men in town celebrating a bachelor party and the third victim was a 66-year-old man who lived in the area, authorities said. The suspect, who is in critical condition after being shot by police, was identified Tuesday as Dakota Hawver, a 26-year-old Reno resident. Investigators have found no connections between Hawver and the Grand Sierra Resort or any of the victims, according to police in the neighboring town of Sparks who are leading the investigation. They said the motive is still unknown. Two other people wounded in Monday's shooting remained hospitalized but were expected to make a full recovery, police said in a statement Tuesday. Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 23 years old and from Southern California, were fatally shot from behind while waiting in the casino's valet area for a ride to the airport, officials said. They had been visiting with a group of friends for a bachelor party. Angel Martinez, a 66-year-old Reno resident, was driving his car through the parking lot when he was shot and killed by the suspect, who had been hiding behind a parked vehicle, police said. Investigators determined Hawver used multiple magazines and fired approximately 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun that he had legally purchased two years ago. He has no criminal record and no history of mental health problems, officials said Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. Monday, when the gunman walked up to the valet area, pulled out the gun and pointed it at a group of people, police said. His weapon initially malfunctioned, but he was quickly able to get it to shoot multiple times before running through the parking lot, where he encountered an armed casino security guard. The gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled again before being shot by police and arrested, police said Monday. In addition to those who were killed and the people taken to the hospital, three others were treated for minor injuries at the casino, 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 Monday. The Grand Sierra Resort, one of Reno's most prominent venues, has hosted 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. The resort 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.
The Independent
35 minutes ago
- The Independent
Victims of Reno casino shooting include 2 men visiting for a bachelor party, police say
Two of the three people killed this week in a shooting outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, were 23-year-old men in town celebrating a bachelor party and the third victim was a 66-year-old man who lived in the area, authorities said. The suspect, who is in critical condition after being shot by police, was identified Tuesday as Dakota Hawver, a 26-year-old Reno resident. Investigators have found no connections between Hawver and the Grand Sierra Resort or any of the victims, according to police in the neighboring town of Sparks who are leading the investigation. They said the motive is still unknown. Two other people wounded in Monday's shooting remained hospitalized but were expected to make a full recovery, police said in a statement Tuesday. Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 23 years old and from Southern California, were fatally shot from behind while waiting in the casino's valet area for a ride to the airport, officials said. They had been visiting with a group of friends for a bachelor party. Angel Martinez, a 66-year-old Reno resident, was driving his car through the parking lot when he was shot and killed by the suspect, who had been hiding behind a parked vehicle, police said. Investigators determined Hawver used multiple magazines and fired approximately 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun that he had legally purchased two years ago. He has no criminal record and no history of mental health problems, officials said Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. Monday, when the gunman walked up to the valet area, pulled out the gun and pointed it at a group of people, police said. His weapon initially malfunctioned, but he was quickly able to get it to shoot multiple times before running through the parking lot, where he encountered an armed casino security guard. The gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled again before being shot by police and arrested, police said Monday. In addition to those who were killed and the people taken to the hospital, three others were treated for minor injuries at the casino, 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 Monday. The Grand Sierra Resort, one of Reno's most prominent venues, has hosted 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. The resort 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.
Associated Press
35 minutes ago
- Associated Press
Victims of Reno casino shooting include 2 men visiting for a bachelor party, police say
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Two of the three people killed this week in a shooting outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, were 23-year-old men in town celebrating a bachelor party and the third victim was a 66-year-old man who lived in the area, authorities said. The suspect, who is in critical condition after being shot by police, was identified Tuesday as Dakota Hawver, a 26-year-old Reno resident. Investigators have found no connections between Hawver and the Grand Sierra Resort or any of the victims, according to police in the neighboring town of Sparks who are leading the investigation. They said the motive is still unknown. Two other people wounded in Monday's shooting remained hospitalized but were expected to make a full recovery, police said in a statement Tuesday. Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 23 years old and from Southern California, were fatally shot from behind while waiting in the casino's valet area for a ride to the airport, officials said. They had been visiting with a group of friends for a bachelor party. Angel Martinez, a 66-year-old Reno resident, was driving his car through the parking lot when he was shot and killed by the suspect, who had been hiding behind a parked vehicle, police said. Investigators determined Hawver used multiple magazines and fired approximately 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun that he had legally purchased two years ago. He has no criminal record and no history of mental health problems, officials said Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing. The shooting occurred around 7:30 a.m. Monday, when the gunman walked up to the valet area, pulled out the gun and pointed it at a group of people, police said. His weapon initially malfunctioned, but he was quickly able to get it to shoot multiple times before running through the parking lot, where he encountered an armed casino security guard. The gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled again before being shot by police and arrested, police said Monday. In addition to those who were killed and the people taken to the hospital, three others were treated for minor injuries at the casino, 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 Monday. The Grand Sierra Resort, one of Reno's most prominent venues, has hosted 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. The resort 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.
BBC News
2 hours ago
- BBC News
Police apologise for delay getting to Middlesbrough casino attack
A police force has apologised for a delay in responding to an attack at a casino during which eight slot machines were smashed. Witness Jamali Asad, 29, said there was "chaos" at Admiral Casino on Newport Road, Middlesbrough, on Sunday evening when chairs were thrown by four gamblers who had lost money. Staff used a panic button to try to contact police, but witnesses said officers did not arrive until the attack had been over for more than an Ch Supt Martin Hopps, of Cleveland Police, said the force was "committed to responding as efficiently and effectively as possible" but there were times it did not "get it right". Mr Asad said: "They just grabbed chairs and started smashing machines up because they lost a lot of money."It was horrifying, there were two older people using the machines too and they got glass in their eyes."He said other customers were "fearing for their lives" and hurried to leave as chairs were thrown added: "There's no point in a panic button if nobody comes." 'Take it seriously' Admiral Casino has been approached for a Supt Hopps said the force was "constantly reviewing" its call handling and response times to ensure it was delivering the best possible service."We fully understand that when people reach out to us, they are often in distress and need timely support," he said. "We also recognise that there are times when we don't get it right. When that happens, we take it seriously." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Travel Weekly
2 hours ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Caesars Entertainment's Q2 results confirm soft summer for Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment CEO Thomas Reeg confirmed that Las Vegas is experiencing a notably soft summer, with the casino giant's second-quarter earnings revealing declining occupancy across its Strip properties. "Make no mistake, the summer is soft in Vegas," Reeg said during the company's Q2 earnings call on July 29. According to Reeg, market conditions in Vegas first began deteriorating in mid-May and worsened through June. In more recent weeks, however, bookings have appeared to stabilize, though Reeg added that he was "not suggesting that this is some huge bullish turn." "It was as if your tire had a leak and you've patched it at this point," said Reeg, adding that the booking window in Vegas is currently "about as short as I've seen it at this point." The company reported a 2 percentage point drop in Las Vegas occupancy, to 97%, during the second quarter, losing 27,000 room nights compared to the prior year. The group's Vegas room rates were "essentially flat" for the quarter. International visitors, particularly Canadians, emerged as a key concern. "The only thing I could point to is the international business, particularly Canadian, is softer," Reeg said. "If you look at our missing room nights this year, Canadians are a significant piece of that, even though they are only 3% of the total pie for us." Predicting a rebound Despite the summer weakness, Reeg expressed confidence in a rebound, pointing to what he projects to be a "record group year in Vegas" for 2025. The company expects "extremely robust" group performance in the fourth quarter and first half of 2026, with major conventions, including the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, set to boost business early next year. "We've battened down the hatches in Vegas for a soft summer," Reeg said, but he emphasized that "we see a strong fourth quarter, first quarter and second quarter on the other side of that." Caesars Entertainment's Las Vegas portfolio comprises eight Strip properties: Caesars Palace, Harrah's Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Horseshoe Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, The Linq Hotel + Experience, The Cromwell and Planet Hollywood.
