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

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.

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

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