The Sparks Police Department confirmed the identities of the three people killed in the shooting at Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort on Monday. The victims were identified as Justin Aguila, 33; Andrew Canepa, 33; and Angel Martinez, 66. Police said the victims were from Southern California and the Reno/Sparks area, according to ABC 10.
A shooting at Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort left three people dead and several others injured. Police said 26-year-old Dakota Hawver of Reno fired about 80 rounds from a legally purchased 9mm handgun. The victims were Justin Aguila and Andrew Canepa, who were attending a bachelor party, and Angel Martinez, who was shot while driving away. Hawver is in critical condition after a shootout with law enforcement, and three other injured people are expected to survive. A GoFundMe for Canepa’s 6-year-old son stated, “Andrew loved Kayden more than anything in the world,” and Ventura County Supervisor Jeff Correll wrote, “Andrew was a kind soul, a dedicated business owner, and a loving father to his young son,” as reported by ABC 10.
Investigators are working to determine the motive behind the Grand Sierra Resort shooting, though none has been identified at this time. In an interview with KCRA, a friend described victim Andrew Canepa as “one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet.” The Sparks Police Department said there appears to be no connection between the suspect, the victims, and the resort. The investigation is ongoing.
