Casino History
Crimes / Violence / Punishments: Firearms
Gambling
Gambling History
Gaming History
It Really Happened
Law Enforcement / Judicial System: Reno Police Department--Nevada
Nevada
United States
Gunfire Roils Crowded Harolds Club
1947-1953 Harolds Club bustled on Christmas Eve in 1947 with revelers enjoying the gambling and camaraderie when an unexpected event instantly silenced the din. Panic followed. Since the previous morning, Reno, Nevada police had been…