Reno Police Department releases bodycam video from casino shooting that killed 2 people from Southern California
New police body camera video details the moment a shooting erupted outside a casino in Reno, Nevada, killing three people, including two from Southern California.
The incident happened on July 28 near the valet area of the Grand Sierra Resort, the largest casino in Reno.
The suspected shooter, 26-year-old Dakota Hawver, walked up to the valet area, pulled out a gun and pointed it at a group of people, according to police. His weapon initially malfunctioned, but he was quickly able to get it to shoot before running through the parking lot, where he encountered an armed casino security guard.
Hawver opened fire on the guard, who returned fire as the shooter fled again before being shot by police and taken into custody. Hawver died a few days later.
Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 33 and from Southern California, were fatally shot from behind while waiting in the valet area for a ride to the airport, according to police.
Angel Martinez, who was from the Reno area, was shot and killed by the suspect as he drove through the parking lot. Police said the shooter had been hiding behind a parked vehicle.
Investigators haven't found any connections between Hawver, the casino or the victims, according to police in the neighboring town of Sparks who have been leading the investigation. They said the motive remains unknown.
Two other people wounded in the shooting remained hospitalized but were expected to make a full recovery, police said.
Investigators determined the suspect fired around 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun that he had legally purchased two years ago. He has no criminal record and no history of mental health problems, officials have said.
The Grand Sierra Resort is one of Reno's most prominent venues. It has hosted concerts, sporting events and a campaign rally by President Donald Trump before the 2024 election. Near the California border and just northeast of Lake Tahoe, the town is a popular summer tourist destination.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
