A gunman opened fire early Monday morning outside a resort and casino in Reno, Nevada, leaving three people dead and several injured as guests were startled by a spray of gunfire that could be heard from their rooms,

Two of three men fatally shot were at the venue for a bachelor party, police said. The third victim was driving in the casino's parking lot when he was ambushed, they said.

At least three people were killed and three others were injured by a gunman at the Grand Sierra Resort casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday, authorities said.Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance and Sparks Police Chief Chris Crawforth were among a number of officials who held an afternoon press conference to provide an update on the shooting,