In Reno, Nevada, USA, a tragic incident occurred when an armed man opened fire near a hotel and casino. As a result of the shooting, three people were killed and several others were injured. The attacker was wounded by law enforcement officers and is currently in critical condition. This information was confirmed by NBC News.

The police chief reported that initially the shooter tried to fire at a group of people in the parking lot, but his gun jammed. After that, he managed to activate the weapon, resulting in five people being injured, two of whom died. The attacker then fled, shooting at a security guard and fatally wounding a random driver.

When police arrived at the scene, the assailant began shooting at them, damaging a patrol car. In response, law enforcement officers opened fire and neutralized the shooter. According to the police, the attacker had several magazines loaded with ammunition.

The victims were random bystanders, and no connection between them and the shooter has been established. The motives behind his actions remain unknown.

“We express our deepest condolences to the victims and their families and thank the rescuers for their swift and professional response.”

Governor Joe Lombardo called on everyone to pray for the victims and their families. It is important to note that no casino visitors were harmed at the time of the shooting. The investigation is being conducted by the Sparks city police, as law enforcement officers were involved in the shooting.