Man Dies Following Altercation in Reno Casino

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Reno police are investigating the suspicious death of a man taken by ambulance from Reno’s Eldorado Casino at about 2 am Sunday morning.

“Preliminary investigation has revealed the victim was involved in a physical altercation prior to being transported to the hospital,” police said in a statement Tuesday night.

The victim’s name and age had not yet been released as police await the final results of an autopsy.

He was taken to a nearby hospital for his injuries, and was later pronounced dead, authorities from the robbery and homicide units disclosed to local media.

Anyone with any additional information is asked to call detectives at 775-334-2188 or through Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com  

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