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Child Support Records Deepen Reno Casino Shooting Investigation

Court filings show Dakota Hawver owed more than $5,500 in back child support after a judge raised his monthly payments just days before he opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort

An entrance to the Grand Sierra Resort is closed after a shooting occurred at the resort in Reno, Nev., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)
Police respond to a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)
Police respond to a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)
Police respond to a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)

Overview

  • Recent court records reveal that Hawver’s monthly child support for his four-year-old daughter was increased from $103 to $582 and that he owed more than $5,500 in unpaid payments.
  • The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that all three victims died of multiple gunshot wounds and classified their deaths as homicides.
  • Hawver fired roughly 80 rounds from a handgun with multiple magazines before being shot and disabled by police; he remains in critical condition.
  • Investigators have uncovered no ties between Hawver, the Grand Sierra Resort or any victims, leaving his motive undetermined.
  • Religious leaders from seven faiths led candlelight vigils in Reno to honor the victims and raise concerns about security at high-traffic venues.