Here are the reports from social media about an active shooter in Reno, Nevada:
News 4 is live with a special report on the situation in downtown Reno; @BenMargiott says he has heard 7 shots since arriving on scene https://t.co/aNAGuQqCft pic.twitter.com/BdWLs39vxl
— KRNV (@KRNV) November 29, 2017
PLEASE avoid the #downtownreno area until further notice. Police are on scene and will advise when it is safe.
— Reno Police (@RenoPolice) November 29, 2017
Breaking: Police are responding to reports of an active shooter in Reno, Nevada pic.twitter.com/nnsdQLoJBf
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) November 29, 2017
There's an active shooter situation in downtown reno. Police have blocked off the area. pic.twitter.com/q6INHgxZgI
— KUNR Public Radio (@KUNRPublicRadio) November 29, 2017
UPDATE:
#breaking active shooter in #reno pic.twitter.com/Fl2hHD4gv6
— Steven nabil (@thestevennabil) November 29, 2017
Reports of a possible active shooter on Downtown Reno. Please avoid the area. No confirmed injuries.
— Reno Police (@RenoPolice) November 29, 2017
UPDATE:
BREAKING: Police confirm active shooter situation. Shooter was firing from an elevated position in the Montage in downtown Reno
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) November 29, 2017
Happening now active shooter at The Montage in Downtown Reno Nevada. Currently suspect barricades on 8th floor. Was shooting out of building from balcony. pic.twitter.com/MF0lrMxl3I
— T-O-N-Y (@gr33nlantrn) November 29, 2017
I really hope that’s not the case because it sounds a LOT like the Las Vegas shooting…
UPDATE:
Here’s the police briefing:
— KUNR Public Radio (@KUNRPublicRadio) November 29, 2017
He says there is a man that they’re negotiating with that they believe is the shooter. He said that police responded to shooting reports, and heard shots being fired.
The suspect is “contained”:
Reno Police: One male suspect now contained inside the Montage. No casualties or injuries to officers
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) November 29, 2017
UPDATE:
He’s been detained now:
BREAKING: Male suspect is detained inside the Montage.
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) November 29, 2017
I’ll have more as it becomes available…