Who is Dakota Hawver, Grand Sierra Resort casino Reno, Nevada shooter: Bio, age, wife, ethnicity, religion and photo

Who is Dakota Hawver, Grand Sierra Resort casino Reno, Nevada shooter: Bio, age, wife, ethnicity, religion and photo

Dakota Hawver has been identified and arrested as the main suspect in the recent mass shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, find out more about him below

The shocking attack has left the community in shock and left three people dead, namely Justin Aguila, Andrew Canepa, and Angel Martinez.

Who is Dakota Hawver, Grand Sierra Resort casino Reno, Nevada shooter: Bio, age, wife, ethnicity, nationality, religion and photo

Police arrested Hawver at the scene while he attempted to flee, following a standoff that seemingly left him critically injured. There is no known connection between the victims and the shooter.

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The victims have been identified as Justin Aguila, 33, of Southern California, Andrew Canepa, 33, of Southern California, and Angel Martinez, 66, of Reno/Sparks after on Monday, Hawver opened fire into a crowd of people at the parking lot of the Grand Sierra Resort.

Dakota Hawver arrested as main suspect in Grand Sierra Resort mass shooting

A tragic shooting took place on July 28, 2025, when a Reno resident named Dakota Hawver entered the Grand Sierra Resort armed with a legally purchased 9mm handgun. Dakota reportedly opened fire and killed three individuals before making an attempt to flee. However, officers from the Sparks Police Department responded swiftly and confronted Hawver, shooting him and leaving him hospitalized in a critical condition. Reno Police has since identified him publicly on July 29.

Charges and allegations

As of now, authorities are yet to fully disclose the list of charges and allegations against Hawver, as he remains hospitalized. However, speculations suggest that he could be charged with multiple counts of murder, including unlawful use of a firearm and attempted murder. Police have notably stated that he had no prior criminal record or documented mental health issues. Moreover, investigators have not found any clear motive or connection between Hawver and the victims.

Dakota Hawver biography and age

Dakota Hawver is a 26-year-old resident of Reno, Nevada, who was recently identified and arrested as the main shooter in the Grand Sierra Resort mass shooting. According to law enforcement officials, Dakota legally purchased the weapon used in the shooting two years ago.

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Dakota Hawver, 26 lived on Colony Road which makes him a resident of Reno-Sparks Indian Reservation, which is adjacent to GSR.

Officials said Hawver remains in critical condition after he was shot by officers and he was armed with a 9mm handgun and fired approximately 80 rounds and used multiple magazines. He legally purchased the firearm two years ago and the ammunition recently only. He is an American citizen but his ethnicity and religion hasn’t been revealed yet.

As of now, there are no public records of any prior criminal activity or mental health concerns associated with him. Moreover, there is little to nothing known about his personal background, as authorities are still continuing to investigate his history and any possible personal motives related to the mass shooting.

However, theories are floating about it being related to a child support case filed by his alleged ex-partner Zoe Williams in the jurisdiction of Washoe County, NV. However, this is yet to be confirmed by the authorities.

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