Dramatic video shows Nevada casino gunman immediately opening fire on responding officers
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Nevada police released bodycam footage Wednesday of a July 28 shootout with a lone suspect in Reno.

Police say the footage shows the suspect, 26-year-old Dakota Hawver, opening fire on Reno Police Department officers as soon as they arrived. Hawver, who died after an exchange of gunfire with police, had opened fire on a crowd at the valet outside the Grand Sierra Resort casino, killing three people.

Hawver fled before running into a resort security guard, opening fire and fleeing once again. The bodycam footage from Reno police shows officers encountering him shortly afterward.

Dash camera footage from multiple vehicles shows Hawver pointing his gun at police and opening fire even as officers commanded him to drop the weapon.

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Reno Police Department officers approach an armed gunman. (Reno Police Department)

The three people killed when Hawver opened fire at the valet were identified as Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, both 33 years old and from Southern California and Nevada man Angel Martinez, 66.

Police say they have found no connection between Hawver and the victims. Police have also not determined a motive or a link between Hawver and the casino.

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Police respond to a shooting outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev., July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Barron)

The Grand Sierra claims to have the biggest casino floor in northern Nevada and sits just a few blocks from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. It’s also one of the tallest buildings in the city, with nearly 2,000 hotel rooms.

“We are heartbroken by the senseless violence that occurred in our parking area earlier today,” the casino said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the victims and all those affected by this tragic incident.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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