Kellene StockwellChannel 2 News
International House of Pancakes' headquarters has released a statement regarding Tuesday's shooting in Carson City.
The Glendale, California-based restaurant chain posted the following on its website homepage:
"Our hearts ache for all the victims of the senseless act of violence in Carson City. We have representatives on site to offer assistance to those impacted. We are grateful to the public safety officials and first responders, they could not be kinder or more professional. The people of Carson City have also shown incredible support for the victims and IHOP's team members. We are grateful to all and to the IHOP restaurant team members for their tremendous resolve during this tragedy."
On Thursday, Governor Brian Sandoval expressed admiration for the Carson City community and first responders who came together in the wake of the tragic shooting.
"It's a shock for everybody but in difficult times come great things and as I've talked about the people, the Carson City community really came together to support the victims, there was a candlelight vigil on the Mall in Carson City to show support for the families. No one ever can expect something like this but we can build on it and work together as we move forward."
Authorities say 32-year-old Eduardo Sencion killed four people, three of them Nevada Army National Guard members, before taking his own life.
35-year-old Major Heath Kelly, 31-year-old Sergeant First Class Miranda McElhiney, 38-year-old Sergeant First Class Christian Riege and 67-year-old Florence Donovan-Gunderson all died.
(Sgt. 1st Class Riege was posthumously promoted to Master Sergeant on Tuesday.)
Four victims remain at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. Three other victims have since been released from the hospital.
Carson Tahoe Behavioral Health Services is offering free grief counseling and support to anyone affected by the incident.
BHS will provide confidential, emotional support and guidance by professionally-trained and licensed counselors. "A tragic event like this can forever change the lives of those involved and we want people to know that they are not alone," said Cathy Dinauer, VP of Patient Care at Carson Tahoe. "Our hearts go out to the victims and we want community members to have a lifeline to better understand and deal with the overwhelming emotions that accompany a tragedy."
To access this community resource, call BHS at (775) 445-7350. Those in immediate need of assistance are encouraged to call the toll-free crisis line at (800) 283-7671.
Florence Donovan-Gunderson/ Calif. Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Sergeant First Class Miranda McElhiney
Master Sergeant Christian Riege
Major Heath Kelly
