Overview

• A gunman opened fire around 7:25 a.m. Monday in the valet area of the Grand Sierra Resort, striking six people before officers arrived.
• Three victims died—two at the scene and one at a hospital—and the other three sustained injuries ranging from critical to minor.
• Within minutes of the first shots, officers exchanged fire with the suspect, wounding him and taking him into custody.
• Investigators have found no known connection between the suspect and the victims and continue to probe his motive.
• Authorities have warned residents to avoid the valet area during the ongoing probe led by the Sparks Police Department.