Gunman in Carson City IHOP shooting reloaded at least once

Carrying an assault weapon and reloading at least once, a gunman walked into a Carson City IHOP restaurant Tuesday morning and opened fire, killing four — three National Guardsmen and a woman — and wounding seven others before spraying bullets at neighboring businesses then shooting himself.

The gunman, Eduardo Sencion, 32, later died of the self-inflicted wound to the head.
Some witnesses said Sencion appeared to be targeting the Guardsmen, but officials said they could not say whether he was focusing on any particular group or just shooting randomly.

The FBI said Sencion’s actions were not an act of terrorism. It was Carson City’s deadliest shooting.

None of those killed or injured was identified Tuesday. Officials said their names would be released Wednesday. Five of the victims were members of the National Guard in uniform.
Six of the seven injured remained hospitalized at Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare and Renown Regional Medical Center late Tuesday with severe injuries.

Sencion was still breathing when authorizes arrived at the restaurant at 9:03 a.m., said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. He was taken to the Carson hospital but died soon after arriving, Tyler said.

At least 30 people who were at the IHOP or nearby businesses and witnessed the shooting were bused to the Carson City Sheriff’s office to be interviewed. All vehicles in the parking lot were held overnight, behind yellow crime-scene tape.
Many of those witnesses said they feared for their lives.

‘I started praying’
Eduardo Sencion parked a blue minivan with a “Support our Troops” yellow ribbon decal in the parking lot between Local’s BBQ and the IHOP in south Carson City. It was just before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Local’s owner Ralph Swagler was standing inside his restaurant with his son, Ryan, when they heard gunfire.

It was the sound of Sencion shooting a woman standing next to a motorcycle in the parking lot. She was the first of Sencion’s 11 victims in his shooting spree.
They saw Sencion walk into the IHOP. Swagler’s son started to lock the door.