Casino Loss Sparks Violent Bloodshed at Hammond, Indiana Bar
In a shocking turn of events, a mass shooting outside the Portside Pub in Hammond, Indiana, claimed the lives of two individuals and left three others injured. The incident took place on Sunday morning at around 3.30 am.
Caprice Cashaw, a 31-year-old resident of Merrillville, Ind., has been charged in connection with the shooting. Cashaw is facing two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
According to authorities, Cashaw allegedly fired at least 25 shots during the shooting. The first victims were two customers inside the bar, who were fatally wounded. The victims have been identified as Paul Olivares, 25, and Lorraine Reyna, 59.
Cashaw's girlfriend was also present during the incident. She was shot multiple times in the back and collapsed halfway inside the bar. It is reported that she managed to enter the bar before being shot.
Following the shooting, Cashaw and his girlfriend left the casino at around 3:10 am. The shooting outside the vehicle lasted for six minutes, according to court filings. Cashaw is said to have begun hitting his girlfriend during this time.
The author of the article, Philip Conneller, posted a report on the incident at 06:17h on April 3, 2025. By 06:19h, the article was last updated.
Cashaw is due in court on April 9. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
It is important to note that, at the time of this report, there is no detailed or verified information available regarding any gambling losses Cashaw may have incurred at the Horseshoe Casino Hammond prior to the shooting rampage. Further news sources may be required to obtain this information.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the senseless violence that continues to plague our communities. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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- The shooting outside the Portside Pub in Hammond, Indiana, occurred near the Horseshoe Casino Hammond, but there is no verified information about Caprice Cashaw's gambling activities at the casino prior to the incident.
- Cashaw's alleged rampage resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left three others injured, happening shortly after the couple left the Portside Pub and Horseshoe Casino Hammond.
- The ongoing investigation into the Hammond shooting involves casino-and-gambling activities, trying to determine if there is any connection between Cashaw's gambling experiences and the violent crime.
- As the casino culture in Indiana continues to grow, incidents like the shooting at the Portside Pub and Horseshoe Casino Hammond highlight the need for continued vigilance and crime-and-justice discussions.
- In the wake of this tragic event, the Portside Pub, Hammond's popular hangout spot, and Horseshoe Casino Hammond find themselves entangled in general-news coverage, mingling with discussions on crime-and-justice, casino-games, and casino-culture.
