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CNN
12 hours ago
- CNN
Shooting at Reno casino leaves multiple people injured, police say
Crime Gun violence PolicingFacebookTweetLink Follow A gunman opened fire early Monday morning at a resort and casino in Reno, leaving two people dead and at least three people injured as guests were startled by a spray of gunfire that could be heard from their rooms inside, according to law enforcement and health officials. The suspect, who is now in police custody, was seen pacing the parking lot for about 45 minutes before the shooting, a law enforcement official briefed on the incident told CNN. The gunman initially opened fire, but their gun jammed, the official said. Once he cleared the jam, he resumed shooting. Two people were found dead when law enforcement arrived, and three injured people were taken to the hospital, according to Northern Nevada District Health Officer Dr. Chad Kingsley. Renown Regional, a local health system, said its emergency department received several patients with gunshot wounds early Monday morning. The gunman was also injured and transported to the hospital, 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, Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson told The Associated Press. Inside, resort guest Michael Sisco was about to head outside when he heard 'unmistakable gun shots' in 'rapid succession,' he told CNN. 'I looked out the window and saw people running,' Sisco said. He saw one person, who appeared to be shot, stumble and crawl to a nearby car and then laid down on the ground. After the incident, Sisco heard an announcement over the resort intercom which warned of 'an active law enforcement incident outside.' It informed guests, 'You are safe inside.' Guests later received a text from the resort that said, 'We currently have a law enforcement situation on property which has been contained. We apologize for any inconvenience as we continue to resolve the situation.' Photos taken by Sisco show emergency vehicles, including an ambulance, fire truck and police cars, outside the casino following the incident. The resort entrance was still closed off at 10 a.m. local time, Sisco said, though guests were allowed to leave from a different exit. The entire valet parking area was roped off. Reno council member Devon Reese called the incident 'yet another act of senseless gun violence.' '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,' Reese said in a social media post. This is a developing story and will be updated.


CNN
14 hours ago
- CNN
Police-involved shooting with multiple injuries reported at Reno casino with a suspect in custody
Crime Gun violenceFacebookTweetLink Follow Authorities say there was a police-involved shooting at a casino and resort in Reno on Monday and multiple injuries were reported. A suspect was in custody. Reno police spokesperson Chris Johnson said an adult male suspect was in custody and had been hospitalized in unknown condition. Multiple people were shot, Johnson said, but added that their conditions were not immediately known. The shooting was reported around 7:30 a.m. Monday outside the casino in the valet area, Johnson said. A spokesperson with the Washoe County Sheriff's Department said the shooting involved an officer at the Grand Sierra Resort. 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. Police haven't said how many people were injured. '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.


CNN
4 days ago
- CNN
Police search for suspect after shooting on University of New Mexico campus leaves one dead
Crime Gun violence Student lifeFacebookTweetLink Follow One person is dead and a second has been injured in a shooting inside student housing at The University of New Mexico on Friday morning, the university said on its website. The university has closed its Albuquerque central campus 'out of an abundance of caution.' The suspected shooter remains at large 'with a firearm,' and may still be on campus, according to the university. Officials are asking those on the university's central campus to remain sheltered in place and others to avoid the area. Around 3:00 a.m. local time on Friday, University of New Mexico Police received a report of gunshots fired at Casas del Rio, a student housing center, in Albuquerque. Responding officers discovered two people had been shot, the university said, noting that one had died and the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple law enforcement agencies are on scene and actively investigating the incident, according to the university. This is a developing story and will be updated.

CNN
15-07-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Crime Gun violence Congressional newsFacebookTweetLink Follow Minneapolis (AP) — A federal grand jury indicted a Minnesota man Tuesday on charges that he fatally shot a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband, and seriously wounded a state senator and his wife while he was allegedly disguised as a police officer. The indictment handed up lists murder, stalking and firearms charges against Vance Boelter. The murder counts in the deaths of former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, could carry the federal death penalty. The chief federal prosecutor for Minnesota has called the killings a political assassination.


Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Active shooter on the loose at Kentucky Expo Center and fairground as families run for their lives
An active shooter is on the loose at a fairground in Louisville, Kentucky. Police swarmed the active scene at Kentucky Exposition Center, where summer fairgrounds for families are currently staged, on Sunday afternoon. The horror scene comes just hours after a separate shooter opened fire at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, before fleeing to a church about 16 miles away. The fairground shooting occurred about an hour away from this morning's gunfire. Louisville Metro Police Department said in a statement: 'We are aware of a report of an "Active Aggressor" on the property of the Fairgrounds in Louisville. At this time there are NO victims found yet. Please avoid the area due to a heavy police presence.' This is a breaking news story.