Shooter opens fire at Nevada casino, killing 3 and injuring several others
The attack took place outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno early on Monday. Police said a suspect is in custody and the motive is unknown
A gunman opened fire early on Monday outside the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and wounding three others before being taken into custody, officials said.
Two victims were in critical condition, while the other had been released from the hospital, Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth said during a news conference on Monday.
The suspected shooter at the Grand Sierra Resort was among those taken to a hospital, said Dr Chad Kingsley, district health officer for the Northern Nevada Public Health Department.
The suspect had no known connection to the victims, police said, adding that the motive is unknown.
The shooter walked up to the casino-hotel’s valet parking area, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at a group of people, police said. His gun initially malfunctioned, but he quickly was able to get it to shoot.
The suspect fled on foot through the car park where he encountered an armed casino security guard. Crawforth said the gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled.