Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Mass Shooting at Reno Casino Leaves Two Dead, Three Wounded

Investigators are probing the motive after police wounded the suspect in a rapid shootout

Overview

  • The shooting began around 7:25 a.m. in the valet parking area of the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno police said.
  • Officers located and engaged the gunman within four minutes, injuring him and placing him under arrest at a hospital.
  • Northern Nevada health officials confirmed two people died at the scene and three others are hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
  • Renown Regional Medical Center’s emergency department received and treated multiple victims from the attack.
  • Authorities have cordoned off the casino grounds and are reviewing security footage and witness statements to determine a motive.