Shooting at Reno casino leaves 2 people dead and multiple injured, health official says
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(CNN) — A shooting at a casino and resort in Reno on Monday left two people dead and at least three others with injuries that required transport to local hospitals, according to Northern Nevada District Health Officer Dr. Chad Kingsley.
Circumstances of the shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort are still unclear, but an adult male suspect has been taken into custody, Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson told the Associated Press.
The suspect was seen pacing the parking lot for about 45 minutes before the shooting, a law enforcement official briefed on the incident told CNN. The suspect initially opened fire, but their gun jammed, the official said. Once he cleared the jam, he resumed shooting.
The suspect was transported to the hospital and is in unknown condition, Kingsley said.
The gunman’s motive is still unknown, and investigators are speaking to the suspect, the law enforcement official said. The victims do not appear to be connected.
The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. Monday outside the casino in the valet area, Johnson told the Associated Press.
The Reno Police Department warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, were seen outside the casino on Monday.
“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,” Reno City Councilmember Devon Reese said in a social media post.
This is a developing story and will be updated.