Crime
Photo of Suspect in Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Shooting Released
Authorities have released a photograph of the suspect believed to be responsible for the deadly shooting that occurred at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas.
While the suspect’s identity has not yet been officially disclosed, the image was obtained through sources connected to the ongoing investigation.
The shooting unfolded shortly after midnight on Sunday during a raffle event attended by hundreds of guests.
What began as a night of entertainment and celebration turned into chaos when gunfire erupted inside the casino.
Two people—a man and a woman—were fatally shot, and at least six others were injured.
Among those wounded was a retired federal agent.
Several victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, while others in more serious condition were airlifted to San Antonio for advanced medical care.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the suspect is in custody. Investigators traced a vehicle connected to the attack through a “Be on the Lookout” (BOLO) alert in Wilson County.
A pursuit followed, ending in the suspect’s arrest.
The investigation has drawn a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including the Eagle Pass Police Department, Kickapoo Tribal Police, Texas Department of Public Safety, federal partners, and other regional law enforcement entities.
The casino was temporarily closed overnight while authorities secured the premises, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
Officials have stated that the investigation is active and ongoing. Detectives are now working to determine the motive behind the violence and to reconstruct the suspect’s movements leading up to the attack.
An official press briefing is expected to release further details about the victims and the suspect later today.
The shooting has left the Eagle Pass community shaken.
Residents and casino patrons are expressing grief and disbelief that such a violent act occurred inside one of the region’s most visited public venues.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances of this tragic event.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.