A burst of gunfire shattered the calm at a Reno casino early Monday, sending guests scrambling for cover and turning a popular resort into the site of a deadly shooting.
A gunman opened fire right outside a Reno resort and casino on the morning of July 28, 2025, killing three people and injuring several others. Guests reported hearing gunfire from their hotel rooms as panic spread throughout the property.
The facade of the Grand Sierra Hotel in Reno, Nevada, posted on July 28, 2025 | Source: YouTube/ABC7
Authorities said six people were shot in total. Three died from their injuries, two remain in critical condition, and one was treated and released Monday afternoon.
The suspect is in custody, but no motive has been identified. He was reportedly seen pacing the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort for about 45 minutes before the shooting began.
The valet area of the Grand Sierra Hotel in Reno, Nevada, roped off, posted on July 28, 2025 | Source: YouTube/ABC7
Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth, who is leading the investigation, said there are no known connections between the suspect and the victims.
One hotel guest, Michael Sisco, said he was about to head outside when he heard what he described as “unmistakable gunshots” in “rapid succession.”
“I looked out the window and saw people running,” he said. Sisco described seeing one person, who appeared to have been shot, stumble and crawl to a nearby car before lying down on the ground.
Shortly afterward, Sisco heard an announcement over the resort’s intercom warning of an “active law enforcement incident” outside. Guests were told they were “safe inside.”
Later, guests received a text message from the resort stating that the incident had been contained. “We apologize for any inconvenience as we continue to resolve the situation,” the message read.
The resort entrance remained closed until 10 a.m. Monday. Guests were allowed to exit the property through a different route, and the entire valet parking area was roped off.
