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City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

Active Shooter Investigation

7/28/2025

Reno, Nevada (July 28, 2025) - On July 28, 2025, at approximately 7:25 a.m., the Reno Police Department along with multiple partner agencies responded to the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino located at 2500 East Second Street in Reno, Nevada for a report of an active shooter.

The Reno Police Department arrived on scene within two and a half minutes. Officers immediately located the suspect in the northwest side of the property, in the parking lot. The suspect confronted these responding officers with a firearm and an officer involved shooting occurred.

Officers, first responders and medical personnel from the GSR provided initial medical care to multiple victims and the suspect on scene. Several victims were transported to local hospitals by REMSA. During the incident one officer sustained minor injuries most likely from glass fragments. This was the only physical injury our officers received during the incident.

“I want to express with my deepest condolences to the victims and their families, as well as our entire community. Tragedies like this are horrific for any community to endure, not just for the victims, the first responders, and people who were there, but everyone who calls our community home.


Violence is not acceptable, especially in our public spaces. Everyone has a right to be safe here, and we are committed to ensuring safety in our city. I want to be clear; the suspect is to blame for his actions and is responsible for the tragedies he created.” said Chief Nance with the Reno Police Department.

Sparks Police Department

The unidentified suspect (a white male) was seen walking into the parking lot of the GSR from the north part of the property. The suspect continued walking on foot to the valet area of the GSR. Once at valet, the suspect produced a handgun and pointed it at a group of victims. The suspect’s firearm malfunctioned; however, he was able to make it operable. Once operable, the suspect fired multiple times at the group of victims at valet. In total, five people in the valet area sustained gunshot wounds and one victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Four other victims were transported to a local area hospital. Of those four victims, one was declared deceased at the hospital, two victims remain in critical condition, and one has been released from the hospital. It was later determined that the suspect had multiple firearm magazines with him at the time of the shootings.

The suspect then fled back north through the parking lot. A GSR Security Officer located the suspect in the parking lot and the suspect opened fire on security. The security officer returned fire at the suspect. The suspect then continued fleeing north through the parking lot. Another victim was driving through the parking lot, and the suspect opened fire, striking the victim. That victim was pronounced deceased on scene.

Reno Police Officers arrived on scene and located the suspect where he fired upon officers, striking a patrol vehicle. An officer involved shooting then occurred. Multiple officers from the Reno Police Department discharged their firearms, striking the suspect.

The suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local area hospital where he remains in critical condition.

In total, six victims were shot, three of them are now deceased, two remain in critical condition, and one was released.

At this time, we have no reason to believe there is a connection between the suspect and victims.

The Sparks Police Department is taking lead on the officer involved shooting and active shooter investigations with the assistance of the Washoe County Sheriffs Office. If you were a witness to this incident and have not yet spoken to police or have other information, please contact the Sparks Police Department at (775) 353-2231 or secret


witness by calling or texting the information to 775-322-4900 or secretwitness.com

When this incident occurred, Officers/ Deputies from the Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol, Officers with Nevada Parole and Probation, Officers with the Sparks Police Department, the Reno Fire Department and REMSA responded to assist.

Jacob Ross
Sparks Police Department
Community Resource Officer
jross@cityofsparks.us

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Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/24/2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
2025NORTH: Arrest - Child Abuse / Domestic Battery@6000 block Flower Street

Richard Moore, DOB 5/3/1965, was arrested on the above charges.

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Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

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Monday, July 21, 2025
1240NORTH: Arrest - Battery on an Elderly Person @7000 block Chapman Place

Officers had responded to a disturbance call and were escorting the suspect off of the property for Trespassing. The victim, who was not involved in the disturbance, approached them and the suspect suddenly and without warning punched her in the face. J'Well Bartlow, DOB 9/26/1995, was arrested on the above charge.

Case: 25-14344




1407CENTRAL: Arrest - Battery / Battery on a Police Officer / O&R @1000 block East 4th Street

Officers responded to a report of physical disturbance where an employee had been battered. They attempted to make contact with the suspect but she was uncooperative, disregarded verbal commands, and then struck on Officer in the hands. Stace Small, DOB 5/11/1974, was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 25-14348




1814NORTH: Arrest - ADW, Firearm /Child Abuse with a Deadly Weapon / Domestic Battery @1000 block Arcane Ave

Mallory Grant, DOB 10/13/1987, was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 25-14370




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The victim was at the above location when he observed the suspect climbing a fence to the property. The suspect then pointed a firearm at the victim before fleeing.

Case: 25-14379




Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/21/2025

Friday, July 18, 2025
2116CENTRAL: Arrest - ADW/Parole Violation@South Virginia Street/South Center Street

During the course of a road rage incident the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle, retrieved a handgun from his saddle bag, pointed it at the victim and made threats. The suspect is on Federal and State Parole with a no alcohol clause but had consumed alcohol before the road rage incident occurred. He was arrested for the Parole Violation. Juan Baca, DOB 2/5/1974 was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 25-14162

Addt'l Case: 25-14165 - Parole Violation




Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/3/2025

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
0057SOUTH: GTA@3000 block Airway

The manager arrived to find that a company trailer that was loaded with merchandise had been stolen. Total loss is unknown and there are suspects at this time.

Case: 25-12899




0208NORTH: Arrest - Trespassing / Battery / O&R@10000 block Stead Blvd.

The suspect entered the business after already being trespassed earlier and attacked several customers. When Officers made contact with the suspect he became uncooperative and verbally abusive. Aaron Phillips, DOB 6/15/1986, was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 25-12890




Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

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Monday, June 30, 2025
1801NORTH: Residential Burglary@200 block Hoge Road

The victim returned home after being gone for several weeks to find that personal property had been stolen. There are no suspects at this time.

Case: 24-12805




Media Update
City of Reno
Reno Police Department
(775) 334-3850
For Immediate Release

MORNING MEDIA UPDATE

7/1/2025

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0253CENTRAL: Arrest - ADW, Knife @1000 block East 4th Street

The victim felt she was being followed by the suspect and decided to confront him. They became involved in a physical altercation and the suspect produced a knife and attempted to stab the victim. When bystanders attempted to intervene the suspect threatened them before fleeing. The suspect was located a short time later. Jonathon Yarrow, DOB 8/29/1968, was arrested on the above charge.

Case: 25-12406




1005SOUTH: Arrest - Lewdness / Sex Assault of Minor@1000 block Nannette Circle

Stephen Dean, DOB 3/25/1991, was arrested on the above charges.

Case: 25-12429




1325NORTH: Home Invasion / Residential Burglary@9000 block Grand Falls Drive

The victim was at home when she observed the suspect inside of her residence and holding property. The victim fled the residence to call for help. The suspect was gone upon Officers arrival. The suspect is described as: Medium complected BMA, late thirties to mid forties, thin build, LSW a blue jersey with numbers, and a blue hat. The suspect vehicle is described as a White Moped.

Case: 25-12450