Summary:
- Two individuals were wounded during a shooting at the casino.
- Three people are believed to be in connection with the attack.
- The incident resulted in a two-county chase by police.
Little Creek Casino was subject to an odd and disturbing incident yesterday that resulted in two people wounded and a two-county chase.
The Shelton, Washington, property was subject to a shooting after armed subjects attacked two people. The suspects shot two individuals and then fled the Washington casino in a vehicle. Police chased after them, and the individuals were eventually apprehended.
Details of the Incident
It is unclear why the individuals were attacked or who the suspects are, but we do know that police acted quickly. Once police were alerted about the casino shooting, the suspect’s vehicle was put on notice, and a chase began once it was located.
The Squaxin Tribal Police Department began the chase immediately, and they were soon joined by Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies. The chase would run through two counties before the individuals were apprehended.
Three suspects were arrested, and the investigation into the matter is ongoing. Police are trying to determine why the shooting took place, and whether it was related to the casino or just simply took place at the gaming venue. Police will be looking for witnesses to the incident to try and determine why the shooting occurred and what might have spurred the altercation.
Two People Wounded
In the original call to the police, there was mention of only one wounded individual. However, when police arrived on the scene, they found that two people had been shot in the parking garage.
The two victims were taken to the hospital and treated in the emergency room. Police have not provided any names in the incident, including the potential assailants. Those suspected of the shooting have not been named due to the charges that may be filed against them.
The Little Creek Casino is a tribal gaming venue operated by the Squaxin Island Tribe. The tribal police force acted quickly after the shooting to help apprehend the suspects. It is unclear if protocols will change at the casino to ensure this type of incident does not happen again.
Most casinos have some type of security in parking garages and outdoors, including cameras and personnel. It is unclear what type of security the casino had outside and if any new items will be added to help provide a more secure space in the future.
More details on this incident will be released in the coming days as police interrogate the suspects arrested after the car chase. We expect the details to become public knowledge in the coming weeks.
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