Two shot, one killed in shooting near Grand Sierra Resort

Carleja Ashanique Royal
Carleja Ashanique Royal(Washoe County jail)
Published: Aug. 27, 2022 at 2:11 PM PDT
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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -A man is dead and police have arrested a Reno resident on an open murder charge after two men were shot near the GSR.

It happened Saturday morning at about 1:38 a.m.

Police say they took both men to the hospital and one died, despite life-saving measures.

People Reno police described as “involved parties” were found at a local home. That led to the arrest of Carleja Royal, 22, on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and battery with a deadly weapon. Open murder means the killing could have been first or second degree murder or manslaughter.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 775-334-2121 or call or text Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or go to http://www.secretwitness.com.