Chaos in Reno: Multiple shot at casino before police apprehend suspect in wild shootout

Reno shooting: A quiet Monday morning in Reno, Nevada, turned into a scene of chaos and fear as gunfire erupted outside the Grand Sierra Resort, one of the city’s most iconic casino hotels, as per a report. Multiple people were shot just before 7:30 a.m. in the valet area, according to Reno police, as reported by AP.

Gunfire Erupts at Reno Casino: Multiple Shot Outside Grand Sierra Resort

Reno police shared that the suspected gunman was taken into custody after the wild shootout and is currently being treated at a local hospital, as per the AP report. A spokesperson with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department revealed that an officer was involved in the shooting, as reported by AP.

A police spokesperson, Chris Johnson, said that the conditions of the victims at the Grand Sierra Resort were not immediately known, according to the report.


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Reno Shooting Condition of Victims

Authorities have said that at least two people were fatally shot and at least three more hospitalized, as reported by AP.

a spokesperson for Renown Regional Medical Center, Caroline Ackerman, confirmed that the hospital’s emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds, as per the AP report.

Reno police have warned residents to stay out of the area, while multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, responded outside the casino, as per the report.

Council Member Reacts

City council member Devon Reese wrote in a social media post, “My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our entire community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the epidemic of gun violence gripping this nation,” as quoted in the report.

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Recent History of Violence at the Grand Sierra ResortThis incident comes after over a year since two men were charged with fatally shooting another man who was staying at the resort in January 2024, as reported by AP.

Grand Sierra Resort: A Major Landmark in Reno

According to the AP report, Grand Sierra claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and is only a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The resort is also one of the tallest buildings in the city, with about 2,000 hotel rooms, as per the report.

FAQs

What happened at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno today?
Multiple people were shot outside the resort's valet area early Monday morning. Police have taken a suspect into custody, as per the AP report.

Is the gunman in custody?
Yes. Reno police confirmed the gunman was taken into custody after a shootout and is currently being treated at a hospital, as per the AP report.