The Grand Sierra Resort claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
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At least two people were fatally shot and at three others hospitalised after a shooting on Monday morning at a casino in Reno, officials told the AP news agency.
The gunman who opened fire just outside the Grand Sierra Resort casino shot multiple people before being taken into custody, police said.
"Officers immediately located the suspect at which time an officer involved shooting occurred," police said in a statement.
"The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local area hospital. The suspect’s condition is unknown at this time. There is no known continuing threat to the public."
The conditions of the victims were not immediately known either, said Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson.
Caroline Ackerman, a spokesperson for Renown Regional Medical Centre, said the hospital’s emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds.
The shooting was reported around 7:30 am Monday outside in the valet area, Johnson said.
More than a year ago, two men were charged with fatally shooting another man who was staying at the resort in January 2024.
Reno police warned residents to stay out of the area. Multiple emergency vehicles, including several ambulances, responded outside the casino.
The Grand Sierra claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
It's also one of the tallest buildings in the city, with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms.
Last year, President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in the resort's main ballroom.
"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," city council member Devon Reese said in a social media post.