3 dead, several injured in shooting outside Grand Sierra Resort in Reno: police

RENO, Nev. -- Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday morning, officials said.

"I need a ambulance up here with one gunshot wound to the arm and the leg, and Bobby what you got? Can I get one additional unit and a TAC channel. We currently have five patients!" could be heard on dispatch channels recorded on Broadcastify.

The gunfire unfolded around 7:25 a.m. in the valet area outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance said during a press conference Monday afternoon.

"It was complete chaos!" said one witness who was inside the Grand Sierra.

"Didn't know which way to go and there's a lot of children in here too and the children were screaming. The parents were trying to calm them down," said another witness.

Officers say the suspect then ran through the parking lot, and after a gun battle with a security guard, he shot and killed someone driving through the parking lot.

Moments later the suspect fired at police, who shot back and hit him multiple times, leaving him in critical condition.

"At this time we have no reason to believe that there is a connection between any of the victims and the suspect and we have no known motive by the suspect," said Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth.

Six victims in total sustained gunshot wounds, with three being fatal. Of those injured, two remain in critical condition at an area hospital while the third was released, police said.

The suspect, an adult man, was found within minutes, police said. He's been taken to a hospital following an officer-involved shooting, police said.

"My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted by the tragic shooting incident," Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said in a statement. "While it is very early in the investigation and details are scarce, I want to thank our region's first responders and medical personnel for their courage and heroic efforts today. Our thoughts are with the Grand Sierra staff, the guests of the resort and anyone who has been impacted."

Officials said they don't believe there is a connection between the gunman and the victims.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

ABC7 News reporter J.R. Stone contributed to this report.