Tribal Casino Properties Issue Safety Updates After Threat Reports
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QUAPAW, Okla.: Law enforcement responded to threat reports at tribal casino properties in Oklahoma and Michigan on Sunday.
Authorities said no active credible threat had been confirmed, but the incidents led to increased security, restricted access and public safety updates.
Reports also circulated online about a possible active shooter at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Texas, but the casino responded publicly that the rumors were false. No public information has confirmed that the Texas property received a direct threat.
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Oklahoma Casinos Face Threat Reports
The Quapaw Nation Marshal Service said officers responded to Downstream Casino Resort shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday after a report of a threat of violence. Law enforcement said it did not believe there was an active threat to casino patrons or employees.
As a precaution, the marshal service said an increased law enforcement presence would remain at the property to help protect people on site. The casino remained open while the investigation continued.
Authorities said similar reports appeared to have been made at multiple casinos across Oklahoma. Law enforcement agencies were working together to determine the source and credibility of those reports.
The Quapaw Nation Marshal Service also acknowledged assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement partners. It said anyone with information should contact the agency as the investigation remains ongoing.
Michigan Casino Placed Under Restricted Access
Law enforcement also responded to Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan, after a reported threat involving explosives and weapons. Local reports said the call claimed a vehicle on the property contained explosives and guns.
Hannahville Tribal Police Chief Jeff Hansen said officers had not found evidence of a credible threat as of Sunday evening, but police continued searching the property out of an abundance of caution.
The casino was placed under restricted access while the search continued. People leaving through the gas station entrance told local media they were allowed to exit only after their vehicles were searched.
An all-clear was later issued at Island Resort & Casino at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time. Police said there did not appear to be any danger to the public, although the investigation remained active.
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Texas Casino Denies Active-Shooter Rumors
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, also became the subject of online reports about a possible active shooter on Sunday. The casino responded on Facebook, telling the public the rumors were false.
The Texas property had previously been the site of a deadly shooting last year, which made the online reports especially sensitive. However, no known public information connects the Texas rumors to the threat reports in Oklahoma or Michigan.
The investigations remain active in Oklahoma and Michigan. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between the incidents, and the publicly available information points to separate precautionary responses by tribal and local law enforcement.
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