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Carson City IHOP Shooting: Gunman named; four dead, eight wounded
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 1:14pm

Update 3:00 p.m.: There are now four people reported dead from the shooting this morning. Two victims were uniformed National Guardsmen. One of the dead is the shooter, who killed himself. The other deceased victim was a civilian female. Eight more persons were wounded, including three more National Guardsmen.

Shooter's name is Eduardo Sencion, of Carson City.

2 p.m. update
Four people are dead, including the gunman who shot himself and died later at the hospital. Two of the dead where a man and women in the National Guard, who were in uniform.

There is a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.

A few minutes before 9 a.m., a lone gunman armed with automatic AK-47-type assault rifle drives up to the IHOP on South Carson Street, and begins shooting in the parking lot. Locals BBQ owner Ralph Swagler said he saw the man drive up, and then empty a clip of ammo outside the IHOP, then reloads and goes inside, where he fires more shots very rapidly and exits within a few seconds.

Swagler said the gunman then saw his son locking the door of their business and opened fire at them. He also allegedly fired shots at the H&R Block office next door. Sometime after, the gunman shot himself, and died later at the hospital.

Witnesses recount events

More photos of the scene

MSNBC: National Guard members killed in IHOP rampage were a man and woman
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 12:03pm

One of the National Guard members killed in today's shooting rampage at the IHOP in Carson City was a man; the other was a woman, MSNBC reports. The shooter is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and another person is also dead. The suspect, who hasn't been identified, apparently acted alone and died at a hospital in Reno, officials said.

Heller Statement on Carson City IHOP Shooting

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 11:33am

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) issued the following statement today regarding the shootings in Carson City:
“I am deeply saddened by the news of today’s tragic event in Carson. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims as well as their families and loved ones. I commend the medical and law enforcement communities for their professionalism during this crisis,” said Senator Heller.

Reid Statement on Carson City IHOP Shooting
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 11:10am

Washington, D.C. — Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement after several people were shot in Carson City this morning:
“I’m deeply saddened by this senseless act and extend my sympathies to those afflicted this morning. I applaud the first responders for their professionalism, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time. ”

Carson City IHOP shooting photo gallery
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 11:06am

Scenes from this morning's shooting rampage at the IHOP in Carson City. The Associated Press is now reporting that the gunman is dead.

BREAKING: Four dead, six injured in Carson City IHOP shooting; Two military personnel among dead

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 8:18am

12:10 p.m. update: The Associated Press is reporting that the Carson City Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the shooter in the Carson City IHOP incident has died of his self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Cancer center celebrating 5 years with food, music
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 3:01am

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Foundation is inviting the public to Hopefest, a community fundraiser in honor of the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center's fifth anniversary, that will feature food and ...

Aces finish regular season on winning note by beating Padres 12-8
Monday, September 5, 2011 - 3:18pm

RENO- An offensive shootout in Aces Ballpark to finish the season was the treat for fans on 'Fan Appreciation Day'.

The Aces' starter Tom Layne (9-7, 6.22 ERA) went 6 innings giving up 5 runs, 8 hits, no walks, with 2 strikeouts and was rewarded with his tenth victory on the year.

The Padres starter Samuel Deduno (4-5, 3.94 ERA) was taken out in the thrid inning due to injury, but not before he gave up 5 runs on 4 hits with two walks and 2 strikouts. Deduno would be handed the loss.

Burning Man celebrates art and life with ritual burn
Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 7:23pm

BLACK ROCK CITY, Nev. — By 9 p.m. Saturday night most of the sold-out house of 50,000 Burners at the Burning Man main event on the Black Rock Desert near Gerlach were gathered around the perimeter fence surrounding the 40-foot-tall effigy standing atop a pyramid of wood construction.

Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Path to top Parks Commission agenda
Sunday, September 4, 2011 - 3:01am

The Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway Project will be presented when the Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.Ann Bollinger, resource specialist for the city's Open Space ...

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