UPDATE: Reno curfew lifted following Gov. Sisolak’s activation of Nevada National Guard

Posted: May 30, 2020 / 09:13 PM PDT

Updated: May 31, 2020 / 09:14 AM PDT

RENO, Nev. (KLAS) — Reno’s citywide curfew was lifted at 6 a.m. Sunday, following violent protests and Governor Sisolak’s activation of the Nevada National Guard Saturday evening. In a tweet, Gov. Sisolak said the activation was in response to “circumstances going on in Reno and at the request of local leaders.”

Videos surfaced throughout the day Saturday of people breaking into government buildings in Reno. Sisolak did not mention Las Vegas in his tweet.

Based on circumstances going on in Reno and at the request of local leaders, I have activated members of the @nvnationalguard to secure government buildings.
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) May 31, 2020

Tonight, citizen soldiers from @nvnationalguard were mobilized to state active duty in response to a request for aid from civil authorities at @cityofreno. pic.twitter.com/tcjRY8tA9b
— Governor Sisolak (@GovSisolak) May 31, 2020

“The Nevada National Guard is trained and ready to support the community,” said Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, Nevada National Guard Adjutant General. “We will support local law enforcement to ensure public safety for as long as needed.”

The cities of Reno and Sparks, along with Washoe County, issued curfews for the remainder of the evening of Saturday, May 30.

Effective immediately, we have instituted a curfew for the City of Reno. Citizens are advised to stay indoors and avoid public gatherings. Peaceful protest and the right to assembly are sacred. Violence and destruction are not. (2/3)
— Mayor Hillary Schieve (@MayorSchieve) May 31, 2020