UPDATE: The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says three people are dead and one is injured after a shooting inside the Oneida Casino complex near Green Bay Saturday evening.
The initial call came in at 7:28 p.m. regarding a shooting inside the Duck Creek restaurant inside the Radisson Hotel, which is connected to the casino. A tactical alert was issued, resulting in a large law enforcement presence responding.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office, which is handling the release of information for Oneida Police, says the initial investigation has determined the suspect was targeting a specific employee. When that person was not found, the suspect fired his gun and killed two people inside.
A third person was injured in the area surrounding the restaurant before a law enforcement officer fired their weapon, fatally striking the suspect.
It took several hours to secure the casino complex before the all clear was given. There is no threat to the surrounding community.
More information is expected to be released in the coming days, which will likely include a news conference Monday.
ORIGINAL POST:
Law enforcement are responding to a shooting at Oneida Casino Saturday evening, which is near Green Bay-Austin Straubel International Airport.
There’s an active shooter situation at the Main Oneida Casino, please avoid that area. Several law enforcement agencies are on the scene to secure the property. We will update as information becomes available.
— Oneida Nation (@OneidaNationWI) May 2, 2021
All @OneidaCasino locations will be closed until further notice. We will post additional information as it becomes available.
— Oneida Nation (@OneidaNationWI) May 2, 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Justice says the casino has been secured. Roads surrounding the casino grounds are closed to traffic to assist.
Scene at Oneida Casino in Green Bay, WI is contained. There is no longer a threat to the community.
— Attorney General Josh Kaul (@WisDOJ) May 2, 2021
Only updates from @WisDOJ & @sheriffbc (Brown Co. Sheriff’s Office) are official incident statements. All others unconfirmed. @WBAY @fox11news @WFRVLocal5 @NBC26 @gbpressgazette
Law enforcement have not provided official details regarding how many people may be injured by this shooting. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office says Oneida Police and the Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation are leading the investigation.
From Bobbi Webster with Oneida Nation:
— Jon Erickson (@JonEricksonTV) May 2, 2021
There was active shooting tonight at Oneida Casino, across from GRB airport.
Authorities have secured scene.
No further danger; unclear if shooter was taken into custody or subdued by authorities. No conf. on # of people shot.
— Oneida Nation (@OneidaNationWI) May 2, 2021
Elected officials are reacting to the shooting.
While we are waiting for more information, we hope and pray those who were injured will recover and are grateful for the first responders who quickly responded to the situation.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) May 2, 2021
I am incredibly thankful for the swift action of our law enforcement, who were able to apprehend the shooter quickly. My prayers are with the impacted families as we await more information.
— Rep. Jim Steineke (@RepSteineke) May 2, 2021
My thoughts and prayers goes out to all those who were affected by this senseless tragedy tonight. https://t.co/VS3qiauEsm
— Troy Streckenbach (@BrownWIExec) May 2, 2021
This is a developing story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.