Deadly Incident Unfolds at Osage Casino & Hotel
Date: 2023-11-22 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: CASINO, EVENTS
The Escape Attempt:
On Tuesday at 5 am, a tribal police officer confronted the alleged thief, urging him to exit the vehicle. Instead of complying, the suspect chose to flee, dragging the officer along in a perilous attempt to escape. A bystander intervened, firing a shot that proved lethal for the fleeing driver. Miraculously, the police officer emerged unscathed.
Identity Concealed:
Early reports were muddled, initially denying the shooter's affiliation with the tribal police. Local sources clarified that neither the alleged thief nor the shooter were tribal members. The identity of the deceased, reported to be a vehicle thief involved in credit card theft, remains undisclosed.
Ongoing Investigation:
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is actively probing the incident, although details about the shooter's custody and potential charges are yet to be confirmed. Collaborating in the investigation are the Osage Nation Police Department and representatives from the Osage Casino & Hotel.
Casino Complex Troubles:
Regrettably, this incident is not isolated at the Osage Casino & Hotel. Recent reports highlighted a stabbing at the complex over the weekend, with the victim's condition undisclosed. These events underscore concerns about security at the newly established venue.
