Credited from: ABCNEWS
On Monday morning, a gunman opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and wounding three others. The incident began shortly before 7:30 a.m. in the valet area, prompting rapid police response, as officers arrived within minutes of the first shots being fired, according to SFGATE, SCMP, and Newsweek.
The shooter, identified only as an adult male, initially aimed his weapon at a group of people in the parking lot before he began firing. His gun malfunctioned initially but was quickly operational again, leading to a chaotic scene as victims were struck by gunfire. According to police, the assailant exchanged fire with security personnel before fleeing, which resulted in further injuries, as detailed by The Hill and Reuters.
Authorities reported that two of the injured parties were in critical condition while one individual had been treated and released. The condition of the suspect, who was also wounded in the confrontation with law enforcement, remains critical, as noted in reports from ABC News and India Times.
City officials, including Reno’s mayor, expressed deep condolences for those impacted by this tragedy, emphasizing the need for community safety amid rising concerns about gun violence in public spaces. Mayor Hillary Schieve stated, "Our thoughts are with the Grand Sierra staff, the guests of the resort, and anyone who has been impacted by this incident," according to HuffPost and India Times.