Gunman Opens Fire at Reno Casino, Multiple Injuries
DEVELOPING STORY: Multiple people were injured after a gunman opened fire Monday morning at the Grand Sierra Casino in Reno, Nevada. The gunman is in custody. This page will be updated and click here to get breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox.
“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,” said Devon Reese, a Reno city council member.
At least two people were reportedly killed. At least three more people survived. A spokesperson with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department said the shooting involved an officer at the Grand Sierra Resort.
Caroline Ackerman, a spokesperson for Renown Regional Medical Center, said the hospital’s emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds, television station KCRA reports.
The suspect was seen pacing the parking lot for about 45 minutes before the shooting, a law enforcement official briefed on the incident told CNN. The suspect initially opened fire, but their gun jammed, the official said. Once he cleared the jam, he resumed shooting.
The Reno Police Department warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, were seen outside the casino on Monday. Police haven’t said how many people were injured.