Overview

• On July 28 a lone gunman opened fire in the Grand Sierra Resort’s valet area, killing three people and wounding three others.
• A security guard and responding officers exchanged fire with the suspect, who was struck and remains in critical condition at a local hospital.
• The Sparks Police Department is heading the probe under its officer-involved shooting policy, with support from Reno police and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
• Parts of the resort’s valet and parking areas remain closed for forensic processing as investigators review surveillance footage and collect evidence.
• Local leaders have framed the attack as part of a broader epidemic of gun violence and have called for renewed public safety measures.