Potawatomi Shooting: Woman Shot On Casino Floor In Milwaukee, A
23-year-old Milwaukee was shot early Sunday at the Potawatomi Bingo
Casino following an alleged argument with her boyfriend. According to
police reports, the woman's brother attempted to intervene in an effort
to solve the dispute. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m., with the
casino shutting down until 9 a.m., the examiner reported. Details of the
incident remain scarce.
Milwuakee Police Sgt. Mark Stanmeyer said a
27-year-old was taking into custody following the shooting. No charges
have been filed and the man's name has not been released, the Clarion
Ledger reported. The woman was taken to Foredert Hospital. Her injuries
are non-life threatening and there were no other injuries reported,
according to NBC News. Police have yet to release further details, but
the casino released a statement addressing the matter.
"We are
thankful no one was hurt more seriously and that the situation was
contained quickly," the statement read. "Response by local law
enforcement as well as our security team was outstanding. Potawatomi
Bingo Casino will continue to cooperate and assist throughout
investigation into this extremely isolated event."
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