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Two of the three people killed in Monday's shooting were
visiting from Southern California for a bachelor party, while
the third victim was a 66-year-old man who lived in the area,
authorities said.
Investigators haven't found any connections between Hawver, the
casino or the victims, according to police in the neighboring
town of Sparks who are leading the investigation. They said the
motive is still unknown.
Two other people wounded in the shooting remained hospitalized
but were expected to make a full recovery, police said.
Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 33 years old and from
Southern California, were fatally shot from behind while waiting
in the valet area for a ride to the airport, police said.
Reno resident Angel Martinez was shot and killed by the suspect
as he drove through the parking lot. Police said the shooter had
been hiding behind a parked vehicle.
Investigators determined the suspect fired around 80 rounds from
a 9mm handgun that he had legally purchased two years ago. He
has no criminal record and no history of mental health problems,
officials have said.
The shooting unfolded early Monday, when the gunman walked up to
the valet area, pulled out the gun and pointed it at a group of
people, police said. His weapon initially malfunctioned, but he
was quickly able to get it to shoot before running through the
parking lot, where he encountered an armed casino security
guard.
The gunman opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the
shooter fled again before being shot by police and taken into
custody.
The Grand Sierra Resort is one of Reno’s most prominent venues.
It has hosted concerts, sporting events and a campaign rally by
President Donald Trump before the 2024 election. Near the
California border and just northeast of Lake Tahoe, the town is
a popular summer tourist destination.
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