5:45 p.m. update:
Three people were killed in a shooting Monday morning at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno when a man shot five people in the valet area outside the hotel-casino and another person who was driving through the parking lot.
One victim died in the valet area. Another was transported to Renown Regional Medical Center, where they died. The driver shot in the parking lot also died on scene.
Two victims and the shooter were in critical condition Monday afternoon, police said. One victim was treated and released.
“I want to start with my deepest condolences to the victims and their families, as well as to our entire community,” Reno police chief Kathryn Nance said at a press conference Monday afternoon. “Tragedies like this are horrific for any community to endure.”
Police have not identified the suspect or victims.
The Sparks Police Department reported the motive of the shooter is still unknown and under investigation.
“At this time, we have no reason to believe there is a connection between the suspect and victims,” police said in a statement Monday.
Sparks police will lead the investigation with assistance from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
Grand Sierra Resort shooting sequence of events
Shortly before 7:25 Monday, an unidentified man walked up to the valet area outside the casino-hotel in east Reno and pointed a handgun at a group of people. After the gun initially jammed, the suspect was able to fire multiple times, shooting five people.
One died at the scene and one was pronounced dead at Renown Regional Medical Center.
The suspect then went north through the parking lot, where a GSR security officer confronted him and they exchanged gunfire.
Continuing north, the suspect fatally shot a person who was driving through the parking lot.
Reno police arrived around 7:25 a.m. and located the suspect on the northwest side of the property. The suspect fired at an officer’s vehicle, and multiple officers returned fire.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Renown Regional Medical Center, where he was in critical condition Monday afternoon.
Two of the victims were also in critical condition, police said.
Nance said police’s rapid response prevented the shooter from taking more victims’ lives. One officer sustained minor injuries, most likely due to glass fragments.
Police said he had several magazines of ammunition for the gun.
“Please tell your family, your loved ones, your friends that you love them everyday because life can be very unpredictable,” Mayor Hillary Schieve said at the news conference.
3:15 p.m. update:
Reno police say three people are now dead in Grand Sierra Resort shooting.
The shooter was shot by police and is in critical condition.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
2:50 p.m. update
The briefing is delayed while Wi-Fi and livestreaming issues are being worked on.
The Reno Police Department will hold a news briefing at 3 p.m. today. This story will be updated as new information is made available.
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.
Entry to Grand Sierra Resort blocked after Monday shooting
Police are responding to a shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort on Monday, July 28. 2025.
“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.
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.
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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