1 p.m. update
Grand Sierra Resort condemned the shooting when reached by the Reno Gazette Journal on Monday.
“We are heartbroken by the senseless violence that occurred in our parking area earlier today,” the Grand Sierra Resort said.
“Our thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident.”
The hotel-casino added that it was fully cooperating with the investigation of the shooting. The GSR directed all questions about the incident to the Sparks Police Department, which is currently heading the investigation.
“We are incredibly grateful for the swift and courageous response by our armed security team, whose immediate actions helped prevent further harm,” the GSR said.
“We also want to thank the Reno Police Department for their rapid assistance and coordination, which was instrumental in quickly eliminating the threat and protecting lives.”
The GSR remains fully operational and is actively working to support guests and team members who may have been impacted by the shooting, according to the hotel-casino. There is no ongoing threat to the public, the GSR added.
In addition to the Greg Street entrance, the entrances at Mill Street and East Second Street/Glendale Avenue are open as well. Part of the west parking lot, however, remained blocked off as of 1 p.m.
Police release update on GSR shooting incident
11:20 a.m. update
The Reno Police Department has released information on the Grand Sierra Resort shooting.
According to the news release, Reno police and other agencies responded at 7:25 a.m. to a report of an active shooter.
Officers immediately located and shot the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital. The suspect’s condition is unknown, police said.
Officers, first responders and medical personnel from the GSR provided medical care to multiple victims and the suspect. Several victims were transported to local hospitals; their conditions are unknown, police said.
GSR is an active scene and the shooting is under investigation. Police ask the public to avoidthe west side parking lot.
The Sparks Police Department is taking lead on the officer involved shooting and active shooter investigations with the assistance of the Washoe County Sheriffs Office.
GSR employees and guests should use the Greg Street entrance and avoid the west side parking lot.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2231 or Secret Witness by calling or texting the information to 775-322-4900 or secretwitness.com.
A news conference is set for 3 p.m. today.
Grand Sierra Resort shooting: We don’t know yet quite how it started or who was involved, mayor says
10:15 a.m. update
“I’ve been on the phone with (Police Chief) Nance,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told the RGJ. “We are trying to put together what happened and if it happened at various locations. We are gathering statements.”
Schieve said two people are believed to be killed and others are in critical condition.
“It is an active investigation so that number could change,” she said.
“The call came in at 7:25 and police responded by 7:29,” Schieve said. Reno police “have officers in that area so they responded very quickly.”
“It could have been much, much worse,” Schieve said. “We don’t know yet quite how it started or who was involved.
“(GSR) has one of the strongest security teams in the city, they are remarkable. They are communicative and they are active on their property.”
“I spoke with the governor’s office and they said they would give us anything we need,” she said. “All the agencies, Sparks, Sheriff, everyone is working together. That is what is special about this community because that does work well.”
9:50 a.m. update
Two people died Monday morning from a shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort, according to Reno council member Devon Reese.
Four people were transported to the hospital, including the suspected shooter. Reese said there were three other injuries reported.
“It’s a heartbreaking day for Reno,” Reese said.
Original story:
Multiple people were injured Monday morning in a shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.
Police shot the suspect, a man, who was taken to the hospital. The resort’s northwest valet remains closed until further notice, police said.
Reno police said they received the call around 7:25 a.m. and arrived within three minutes. Officers encountered the suspect shortly after and an officer-involved shooting occurred. The suspect’s condition was not immediately available.
The number of victims and severity of injuries have not been confirmed.
The incident began outside near the valet area and may have extended to other parts of the property, police said.
Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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