Gunman shot by officers after killing 3 people outside a Reno casino has died, police say
RENO, NEVADA, JUL 31 – The gunman fired about 80 rounds from a legally purchased 9mm handgun, killing three people before dying from police gunfire, authorities said.
- The gunman, Dakota Hawver, opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and injuring three others on July 28, 2025, according to Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth.
- Two of the victims died at the scene, while the third was pronounced dead at a local hospital; their deaths were confirmed as homicides by the Washoe County Medical Examiner's Office.
- The victims included Angel M. Martinez, Justin Agulia, and Andrew Canepa, who were shot under various circumstances.
- Investigators reported that Dakota Hawver had no known connections to the victims or the casino, and his motive for the attack remains unknown as police continue their investigation with multiple interviews.
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The suspect who opened fire outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, killing three people and wounding two others, has died, according to police. The man, identified as 26-year-old Dakota Hawver of Reno, had been hospitalized in critical condition since he was shot and apprehended by police on Monday morning. According to police in the neighboring town of Sparks, who are leading the investigation, there is no known connection …
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