BLACK; Shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino leaves two dead, including retired CBP agent; 5 others critically injured

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Shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino leaves two dead, including retired CBP agent

EAGLE PASS, Texas — Around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber confirmed one person is dead and at least six others are injured after a sho

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Shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino leaves two dead, including retired CBP agent​

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by Yami Virgin, Bob Gambert, Amanda Moreno, Jessica Warner

Sun, September 28th 2025 at 3:22 AM
Updated Mon, September 29th 2025 at 5:59 AM

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EAGLE PASS, Texas — Two people are dead, including a retired CBP agent, and several others are injured after a shooting at the Lucky Eagle Casino on the Kickapoo reservation this weekend.

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A San Antonio man, 34-year-old Keryan Jones, has been arrested and charged with two counts of Capital Murder, as well as five counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Eagle Pass officials confirmed Marcus Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, died at the scene.
A woman also died while being rushed to the hospital.
Five others were airlifted in critical condition to San Antonio hospitals after being struck by gunfire. University Hospital confirms one 59-year-old woman is in serious condition after the incident, and another 22-year-old woman has been discharged.

An employee at the casino has stated that the facility will be closed to the public until further notice. The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe Police Department will be the main organization investigating the shooting, the Maverick County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to the casino around 11:45 p.m. Saturday, assisting tribal police in securing the area and searching for the shooter. Jones fled in a black Nissan Frontier but was later captured in Stockdale, Wilson County, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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According to the Eagle Pass News Leader, sources said Jones previously served in the National Guard and was once stationed in Arizona. He was seen on casino surveillance cameras before fleeing and was tracked through his vehicle to a Circle K in Stockdale around 7:40 a.m. Sunday.

DPS troopers attempted to stop Jones by firing at his vehicle. He was eventually taken into custody after a PIT maneuver disabled the truck, and troopers deployed a Taser. A firearm was also recovered.

The shooting happened during a raffle event that drew a large crowd to the casino. Witnesses told Fox SA's Yami Virgin they heard gunshots, saw a person on the ground outside, and described chaos as people tried to escape. One bullet struck an entrance door and another hit a slot machine inside, witnesses said.

A woman who was at the casino recalled the scene, saying, "It was right at about midnight. We heard 12 gunshots - boom, boom, boom, boom. We got up, my father and my brother-in-law looked out the window, and we started seeing a Kickapoo cop or something chasing a vehicle. And after all that, we started seeing chaos."

She describes being worried about the elderly people in the crowd who were being pushed around with people running in all directions. The woman and her family were able to reach their rooms at the casino safely, but she says, "We just wanted to get out. We would have left last night, but it was just too much chaos."

Maverick County Judge Ramsey E. Cantu called the shooting a tragedy for the community. “Our community has been shaken by the terrible news of the recent shooting that took place at the Kickapoo Casino parking lot,” Cantu said in a statement. “As your County Judge, it pains me deeply to see these horrific acts of violence occurring in our home. Please know that all local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly, not only to secure the tribal area but to protect our county as a whole.”

Marcus ‘Mark’ Antley

Retired border agent among two victims killed in Texas casino shooting incident at Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass mayor confirms Marcus Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, died in Sunday's Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino shooting.

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Eagle Pass Mayor Aaron Valdez released a statement Sunday, identifying one of the victims as Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent.

“With profound sorrow, I join our community in mourning the tragic loss of Marcus ‘Mark’ Antley, a beloved community member and retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, who was among the victims killed in the horrific shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino,” Valdez said. “Mr. Antley dedicated much of his life to public service and law enforcement. He will be remembered not only for his career but also for his generosity, leadership, and the lasting friendships he built throughout Eagle Pass and the region. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of many.

Our prayers also remain with the other individual who lost their life and with all those who were injured during this tragedy. We stand united in prayer with their families, asking God to bring healing, strength, and comfort during this painful time.

As Mayor, I reaffirm our commitment to support the victims, their families, and our entire community as we grieve together and begin the path toward healing.”

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas also issued a statement:

“We are heartbroken about the violence that occurred at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino. Two individuals were killed, and we are aware of five more individuals who have been transferred to medical facilities in Eagle Pass and San Antonio. There is an ongoing investigation by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Police Department, Texas Rangers and FBI. A warrant was issued for a person of interest, who was apprehended by the Texas Department of Public Safety in Wilson County. We will provide more information as it becomes available. We are grateful to the Maverick County Sheriff's Department, Eagle Pass Police Department, U.S. Border Patrol and Texas Department of Public Safety all of whom responded to this terrible accident.”

At 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, an updated statement was released by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe Police Department, saying they're heartbroken by the tragic shooting, and that they will be working closely with neighboring law enforcement agencies for the investigation.

We are heartbroken by the violence that occurred at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino," said the department. "Two individuals were killed, and we are aware five others were transported to medical facilities in Eagle Pass and San Antonio. Currently, there is no credible ongoing threat to the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino or the surrounding community.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Police Department. We are receiving support from the Texas Rangers, the Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI San Antonio SWAT, Evidence Response Team (ERT), and Computer Analysis and Response Team (CART).

A state warrant was issued for Keryan Rashad Jones, who was apprehended in Wilson County by the Texas Department of Public Safety. While there is no longer a threat to the community, the casino remains closed as the investigation continues. We will provide additional updates as they become available.

We are grateful for the immediate support from the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office, Eagle Pass Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the FBI’s Del Rio Resident Agency and other partners who responded to this terrible incident as it was unfolding last night.

The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is the largest casino in Texas. It is operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas on reservation land near the Rio Grande. The resort features more than 3,300 slot machines, live poker, bingo, multiple restaurants and bars, and a 249-room hotel.

This, unfortunately, is not the first time the casino and its patrons have been the victims of violence. In 2021, a suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting outside the casino. The suspect in that case was arrested while en route to Carrizo Springs.