Overview

• Reno police officers arrived at the Grand Sierra Resort valet area at 7:25 a.m. and quickly exchanged fire with the gunman, ending the rampage within minutes.
• Three people were killed and three others wounded when the unidentified shooter opened fire at random in the valet station and adjacent parking lot.
• The suspect was critically wounded in the officer-involved shooting and remains hospitalized as authorities search for a motive.
• Sparks Police Department has assumed lead responsibility for the probe under its officer-involved shooting policy, supported by Reno PD and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
• Officials have secured parts of the resort for evidence collection and assured the public there is no ongoing threat as community leaders condemn the violence.