Justin Aguila, 33, was one of three men fatally shot on the morning of July 28, 2025, in the valet area of the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Aguila and a longtime friend, Andrew Canepa, 33, were in town from Southern California with other friends for a bachelor party and were waiting for a ride to Reno-Tahoe International Airport when a gunman opened fire on the group.

Authorities identified the shooter as 26-year-old Reno resident Dakota Hawver, who fired about 80 rounds from a 9mm handgun with multiple magazines. Officers engaged Hawver in a shootout; he was wounded, taken to a hospital, and later died. A third victim, 66-year-old Angel Martinez of Reno, was also killed. Investigators say no known connection has been found between Hawver and the victims and that the motive remains unknown.

Aguila is remembered by family and friends as an incredible fiancé, a loving son and brother, and a loyal friend. If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information that could help clarify what led to this attack, please come forward.