Valet employee hailed as savior by victim's kin, after intervening during fatal casino gun incident
Heroic Valet Saves Life During Reno Casino Shooting
In the chaotic aftermath of a shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, Kade Macedo, a 25-year-old valet driver, emerged as a hero. Macedo saved the life of Matt Sitler, a member of a bachelor party that was in the targeted valet area during the incident.
Macedo's quick thinking and bravery were instrumental in saving Sitler's life. As the shooter, later identified as Sitler himself, began his rampage, Macedo spotted Sitler, who had already been shot, with a stain on his white shirt. Without hesitation, Macedo urged Sitler to follow him, effectively knocking out the shooter's rampage in that moment.
Sitler's family publicly praised Macedo for his brave and quick actions. They expressed their gratitude for the selfless courage he displayed in the face of the shooting. Macedo has been widely recognized in social media and press reports as a hero for his actions.
Kade Macedo visited Sitler for the first time in the ICU on Wednesday. He expressed gratitude that Sitler is alive and that he was not the last person Sitler spoke to. Sitler's father, Duane Sitler, stated that the two bonded immediately during their meeting.
The group attending Sitler's bachelor party had been friends since the first grade. Scott Juceam, Sitler's uncle, praised Macedo for his courage and expressed concern for Sitler's best friends who lost their lives in the shooting. He also expressed support for Macedo, acknowledging his personal circumstances and offering help.
Three people were killed and three others were injured in the shooting, according to authorities. Matt Sitler is healing well and is in good spirits. His family is sending their love and strength to the Reno community and the victims' families.
Macedo, who has worked as a valet for four years, managed to get Sitler to sit with him during the shooting, fearing he had died. He expressed that his actions were more of an instinct and he would do it again if the situation arose.
This incident has made Kade Macedo a notable figure in the aftermath of the tragedy. His role as a civilian who intervened and helped save lives during the deadly attack at the Grand Sierra Resort has been widely recognised and celebrated.
Despite the unsettling incident of a casino shooting at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, the casino-and-gambling culture didn't discourage Kade Macedo, a valet, from showing courage. His heroic actions, including saving a casino-goer's life during the rampage, were a testament to the resilience of the casino-culture, while also garnering attention in general-news outlets. Furthermore, the incident highlighted the underlying risk of crime-and-justice incidents even in such establishments.
