Two people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting Monday morning at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno, according to authorities.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told the Reno Gazette-Journal that two people were killed and at least four others were in critical condition.
“It could have been much, much worse,” Schieve said. “We don’t know yet quite how it started or who was involved.”
Reno police officers responded around 7:25 a.m. to a report of an active shooter at the resort, according to the department. Officers shot and wounded the suspect within minutes of arriving on the scene. Several people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
The suspect is in custody and there is no ongoing threat to the public, officials said. Reno police sealed off the area near the casino and urged people to stay away.
Police Chief Kathryn Vance said during a Monday news conference that some victims drove themselves to the hospital, and said the motive of the shooting remains under investigation.
“All of the shooting happened outside of the casino, most of it occurred near the valet area. but the scene does extend over to the north side,” she added.
Reno Councilmember Devon Reese also spoke out after the shooting.
“Tragically, lives were lost this morning in Reno during another act of senseless gun violence,” he wrote in a social media post. “My heart breaks for the victims, their families, and our community. Reno is strong — but we are not immune to the gun violence sweeping our nation. We cannot accept this as normal. Not here. Not anywhere.”
The Grand Sierra Resort is one of the biggest hotel and casino complexes in Reno. The 27-story building has nearly 2,000 rooms as well as casinos, spas and restaurants. It was previously branded the MGM and later the Bally’s hotel and resort.
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