NEVADA — Police were responding to a active shooting incident in downtown Reno Tuesday night—there is a massive police response and helicopters were deployed. The FBI is also responding.
According to local media, a gunman was firing from an ‘elevated position’ at the Montage high-rise condominium complex, located at 255 N Sierra Street. A suspect was later taken into custody, police said.
Witnesses report hearing several gunshots, although, police have not confirmed any victims.
Officers have shut down several streets in the area.
Residents are urged to avoid the area.
Witness video appears to capture gunfire.
#BREAKING witnesses capture what sounds like gunshots in downtown Reno as police investigate possible active shooter situation. More: https://t.co/omvQMnVtKY pic.twitter.com/WAErZAflIs
— Derek Schnell (@DerekKCRA) November 29, 2017
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
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
N. Virginia St. is closed off and totally empty, save for a few pedestrians. Casino guests asked to stay inside #Reno pic.twitter.com/k6aW14tY8M
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) November 29, 2017
I’m on scene and have heard 4 gunshots since arriving. Will post updates when I can. https://t.co/pDuG8XwcGb
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) November 29, 2017
Police helicopter now circling downtown Reno pic.twitter.com/KUEAKwEb6U
— Benjamin Margiott (@BenMargiott) 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
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