Crime
1 dead, 6 injured after shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred just after midnight Sunday at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass.
A confidential law enforcement source confirmed that one person was pronounced dead and six others were injured as of 12:45 a.m.
At least three victims in critical condition were expected to be airlifted to a San Antonio hospital for advanced treatment.
Preliminary reports indicate the incident may have been a drive-by shooting.
Witnesses told investigators that the shots were fired from a black Nissan pickup truck, which sped away immediately after the gunfire erupted in the casino’s parking lot.
A possible suspect description was circulated to law enforcement: a man wearing a black hat, jeans, and a camouflage shirt.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooter is still at large.
Local police, Tribal Police, and federal agencies—including the FBI—responded quickly to the scene.
Images posted on social media shortly after midnight showed a heavy law enforcement presence in and around the casino complex.
The Eagle Pass Police Department confirmed at 12:45 a.m. that it was assisting Tribal Police with what it described as an “active investigation”, urging the public to avoid the area until the situation was under control.
Maverick County Judge Ramsey English Cantu confirmed the preliminary casualty figures, citing updates he received directly from the sheriff’s office.
Eagle Pass Mayor Aaron Valdez released a statement on Facebook, saying he was “deeply saddened by the tragic events” and expressing condolences to the victims and their families.
“I want to assure the people of Eagle Pass that our city is in close coordination with Tribal Police, EPPD, and other law enforcement agencies to support their investigation, maintain security, and ensure those responsible are found and brought to justice,” Valdez wrote.
The FBI and local authorities are actively searching the Eagle Pass area, including nearby motels and restaurants, for any trace of the suspects.
The motive for the shooting remains unclear, and it is not yet known what led to the gunfire outside the casino.
Officials emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and that additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Eagle Pass Police Department or Tribal Police immediately.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.