CASINO CHAOS Wild Horse Casino shooting in Pendleton – ‘Bystander hurt in SHOOTOUT between gunman and police’ at resort in Oregon.
A BYSTANDER has been shot during a shootout with police at an Oregon casino.
Police responded to reports of an armed gunman at Wildhorse Resort & Casino Wednesday afternoon.
The Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation confirmed that police intercepted the suspect at the door where the shootout took place.
A bystander was shot during the event and their condition is currently unknown.
A LifeFlight helicopter responded to the scene.
The suspect was arrested.
Approximately 20 police were on the scene including the Umatilla Tribal Police Department, FBI, Umatilla County Sheriff's Office, and Pendleton Police Department, the reservation said.
"We are asking the public to please stay away from the casino & resort area at this time while officials continue to evaluate the situation and conduct their investigation," the confederated tribes said.
The Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center canceled the remainder of its appointments due to the shooting situation.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this tragedy today," the health center said on Facebook.
"Please keep clear of the Casino and Resort area while officials continue to evaluate the situation and conduct their investigation."
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