3 dead, multiple people shot at Reno casino; suspect in custody

Shooting reported at Reno casino

Authorities say there was a police-involved shooting at a casino and resort in Reno, Nevada, on Monday and they are urging the public to stay away while they respond to a "critical incident."

RENO, Nev. - Three people were fatally shot and at least three more hospitalized after shooting Monday morning at a casino in Reno, Nevada, officials told The Associated Press.

A gunman who opened fire just outside a casino in Reno, Nevada, shot multiple people Monday morning before being taken into custody, police said.

The conditions of the victims at the Grand Sierra Resort were not immediately known, said Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson. The gunman was being treated at a hospital, Johnson said.

Caroline Ackerman, a spokesperson for Renown Regional Medical Center, said the hospital’s emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds.

The shooting was reported at around 7:30 a.m. Monday outside in the valet area, Johnson said. A spokesperson with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department said an officer was involved in the shooting.

More than a year ago, two men were charged with fatally shooting another man who was staying at the resort in January 2024.

Reno police on Monday warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, responded outside the casino.

The Grand Sierra claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It’s also one of the tallest buildings in the city, with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms.

City council member: ‘My heart breaks’

What they're saying:

A member of the Reno City Council, Devon Reese, said he was informed by the city manager’s office that there were fatalities reported. 

"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," Reese said in a social media post.

FOX 11, KTVU's affiliate in Reno, reported the police shooting occurred outside the valet area at the resort. 

Police said the suspect was taken to the hospital, though the extent of their injuries is unknown, FOX 11 reported.

Grand Sierra Resort is about 59 miles north of South Lake Tahoe.

Local perspective:

Hotel guests heard several shots coming from the resort’s valet area around 7:30 a.m.

Michael Sisco, 60, said he was in his room and about to head to the valet for his car when he heard popping sounds. He looked out his window and saw people screaming and running from the valet area.

He said he saw a man holding his stomach and staggering before falling motionless next to a car. Sisco moved away from the window as the gunshots continued.

"A half hour after the incident, I started shaking because I realized I could’ve been there," he said. "That’s exactly where I was going."

Christina Martinez heard the shots just as she was stepping onto an elevator in the lobby, and they were still going off when she stepped out onto the 18th floor.

Someone in a neighboring room told her there was a gunman right outside the main entrance, near where Martinez said she was getting coffee just moments before.

"I feel very blessed, but that’s kind of why I had a panic attack," she said. "I was like, oh my God. I was just there."

What we don't know:

The suspect had no known connection to the victims, police said, adding that the motive is unknown.