Man Dead In Police Shootout at Hollywood Casino in Indiana

Richard Janvrin
By: Richard Janvrin
10/22/2024
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Man Dead In Police Shootout at Hollywood Casino in Indiana
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Key Takeaways

  • An unnamed man was shot dead by police at Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg
  • According to police, the man fired his handgun first
  • The police responded after a man reportedly chased a woman and a man around with a knife and was also said to have fired his gun before the police arrived

On Saturday, October 19, a man was shot dead by police at Hollywood Casino & Hotel Lawrenceburg in Indiana. 

According to authorities, both police and the man exchanged gunfire. 

This comes after a person was shot at Rivers Casino Philadelphia last week. 

The Situation that Unfolded

The incident started when three Lawrenceburg police officers approached a man on the fourth floor in the hallway. They were alerted to the incident at around 1 a.m. 

They approached him after the suspect was allegedly holding a knife and chasing and threatening a woman around the hotel. He also threatened a man with that same knife before police arrived. 

According to police, the man had a handgun and refused to put it down despite police warning him several times. 

The suspect then shot at police, and the officers and he shot at one another. 

The man, who remains unnamed, was struck at least once and died at the scene. 

The suspect also reportedly fired shots before police arrived. 

Following the incident, the officers were placed on administrative leave per their routine policies and procedures. This happens whenever there’s an incident involving the police firing their weapons. 

Shooting Under Investigation 

As mentioned, the officers were placed on administrative leave, and an investigation is underway to determine whether deadly force was necessary. 

“The investigation is ongoing,” Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles said on Saturday. 

“At the conclusion of the investigation, the case will be presented to the Dearborn County Prosecutor’s Office for review…The identity of the involved officers is being withheld at this time. They are all being placed on administrative leave as part of normal Lawrenceburg Police Department protocols.”

No officers were injured in the incident. 

The suspect will underdog an autopsy to confirm his identity and the cause of death. 

“His identity is being withheld pending proper identification being made by the Dearborn County Coroner’s Office and notification of the next of kin,” Wheeles added.

It’s unclear why the man was chasing the woman, as police haven’t released any details. 

Guests In the Hotel Placed Elsewhere

Following the incident, police checked on hotel guests to ensure everyone was OK.

From there, employees relocated guests to other parts of the hotel. 

No other injuries were reported. 

Richard Janvrin, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in English/Journalism, has been a professional writer since 2015. Specializing in sports, sports betting, and online casinos, Richard began his casino writing journey following the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018. Since then, he has crafted various casino-related content, including how-to guides, online casino reviews, bonus/promotion overviews, and breaking news. Richard is dedicated to delivering the most current and precise news in the online casino industry.