Saturday, September 24, 2011

Sparks, Nevada - Gunfire Erupts Inside John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks

OFF THE WIRE
BY: Staff
Source: KOLOTV.COM

Sparks, Nevada - John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks was under police lockdown after reports of multiple gunshots fired inside the casino late Friday night. Multiple witnesses say the incident involved a motorcycle club known as the "Vagos." Reports say the shooting happened near Trader Dick's on the casino floor. Posted: 2:21 AM Sep 24, 2011 Reporter: Staff Email Address: news@kolotv.com RENO, Nev. - John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks was under police lockdown after reports of multiple gunshots fired inside the casino late Friday night. Multiple witnesses say the incident involved a motorcycle club known as the "Vagos." Reports say the shooting happened near Trader Dick's on the casino floor.
Witnesses say at least one person was seriously injured. Police would not confirm injuries. Click here to find out more!
Witnesses report gunshots shortly after the initial shooting about one block north of the Nugget, near the Century Sparks 14 movie theaters. Police mobilized near the venue, but no further incidents were reported.
The police lockdown caused some hotel guests to seek new lodging early Saturday morning.