Murder Suspect in Wife's Fatal Shooting Captured at Sky River Casino

Murder Suspect in Wife's Fatal Shooting Captured at Sky River Casino

By Michael Thompson

January 4, 2025 at 07:54 AM

A series of recent casino-related crimes has drawn attention across multiple U.S. states.

At Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California, authorities arrested Nathanuel McCowan, 49, for the alleged murder of his wife Laketha McCowan. The fatal shooting occurred on February 26, 2023, at the Edwards Avenue ramp off Interstate 580 in Oakland. McCowan was booked into Santa Rita Jail following a warrant from Alameda Superior Court.

Sky River Casino lit at night

Sky River Casino lit at night

In Arizona, Paradise Casino authorities are searching for two men involved in a disturbance, where one suspect brandished a firearm. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, with both men being ejected from the premises. No shots were fired.

Mississippi's Riverwalk Casino Hotel reported a possible shooting in their parking garage last Saturday around 7 a.m., with preliminary reports indicating an employee was shot. The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating.

In Pennsylvania, Macy Wilson, 35, faces charges for allegedly stealing $9,500 in gambling chips from Hollywood Casino in Grantville on December 8. Wilson fled through a bus exit but was later apprehended at a hotel. He faces robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property charges, with bail set at $500,000. State Police are investigating his possible connection to a larger crime ring.

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