A casino staffer is in custody after allegedly stabbing five coworkers at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California, on Wednesday evening. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at approximately 7 p.m. at the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, located within the casino.
Deputies apprehended the suspect, a man in his 20s, within minutes of their arrival. The suspect was reportedly still wearing his kitchen apron at the time of his arrest. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office stated on Facebook that the suspect knew all five victims and that there are no other outstanding suspects or threats to the public.
Emergency personnel from Thunder Valley and Cal Fire treated the victims at the scene. One individual was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The other four victims received treatment on the casino floor.
The casino remained open following the incident, although the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe was closed. The Thunder Valley Casino Resort referred inquiries to the sheriff’s office. Images from the scene showed paramedics attending to victims among the slot machines.