Reno Casino Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Two Were Bachelor Party Guests

A mass shooting occurred at the Grand Sierra Resort, the largest casino in Reno, Nevada, resulting in three deaths and three injuries. The victims included two 23-year-old men from Southern California, Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, who were visiting for a bachelor party, and a 66-year-old local resident, Angel Martinez. The suspect, 26-year-old Reno resident Dakota Hawver, legally purchased his 9mm handgun two years ago and fired approximately 80 rounds during the attack. Investigators have found no connection between Hawver and the victims or the casino, and his motive remains unknown. Hawver was critically wounded by police and is hospitalized, while the injured victims are expected to recover fully. Security experts suggest enhanced trained security staff and reconsideration of concealed weapon policies as potential measures to prevent similar incidents at casinos.