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.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.