Oklahoma Casino Shooting Victim Hospitalized - Roundup of Gaming-Related Crimes
On Saturday afternoon, a man was shot in the leg while in the parking lot at Osage Casino Hotel - Tulsa. He was quickly transported to a hospital in Oklahoma for emergency treatment. The injury does not seem to be life-threatening, but the authorities have not provided any updates on his condition. The shooter remains at large, and as of Sunday, police have not revealed if they have a suspect. The circumstances leading to the shooting are unclear.
Locals became aware of the situation around 2 p.m. on Saturday. Soon after, police officers likely began searching the parking lot for evidence and potential witnesses to the crime. It is unknown if they reviewed any surveillance footage at the casino to identify the culprit. No other people were hurt during the incident.
Meanwhile, a defendant who robbed an 84-year-old man in Indiana after he won $6K at the local Horseshoe Indianapolis Casino has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Michael J. Brown, a 59-year-old from Indianapolis, pleaded guilty to robbery causing bodily injury. The incident took place on February 7, 2023.
The elderly victim was walking to his home, which is about 30 miles from the casino, when Brown began following him, asking for directions and requesting some water. When they arrived at the victim's home, Brown attacked the victim from behind and kicked him several times in the head. Brown then stole the money before fleeing. Two days later, Brown was arrested with the help of the victim's description and the description of the getaway car. Brown eventually confessed and admitted his guilt before a judge.
Johnson County Prosecutor Lance Hamner commented on the incident: "It's hard for me to comprehend what a coward this defendant is. Not content to just rob a helpless senior citizen, he had to show his complete lack of humanity by kicking a fellow human in the head when he's on the ground and helpless. Not just a thief, but a sadistic bully and a coward."
Brown was previously arrested in 2004 for robbing an 84-year-old man in Florida.
In other news, police recently arrested another suspect in a cheating scheme at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. Gabriella Bianco, a resident of Pittsburgh, was charged with theft, knowing to manipulate a win, and conspiracy. Other suspects, such as gaming floor roulette dealer Robin Schnepp, gaming floor supervisor Anthony Lausch, and player Jack Mars III, had been arrested earlier.
The cheating plot cost the casino over $10K. According to authorities, Schnepp would spin the ball in the same direction as the roulette wheel, allowing players to continue cheating by placing improper bets. Lausch, who was a gaming floor supervisor, approved this spin that allowed players to collect on their illegal wins. Brown, as a player, was also involved in the scam. All suspects are now behind bars.
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