EAGLE PASS, Texas – Two people were killed and five others were injured after a San Antonio man opened fire at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino late Saturday night.
Keryan Jones, 34, was arrested Sunday on two counts of capital murder and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the shooting. He fled the scene but was apprehended hours later in Stockdale, which is located in Wilson County.
He was later extradited to Maverick County, where Eagle Pass is located.
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber told KSAT on Sept. 29 that his bond totals $4.5 million: $1.5 million per capital murder charge, and $300,000 per aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
>>2 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, officials say
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is located in Eagle Pass, approximately 149 miles southwest of San Antonio. The casino is temporarily closed.
Here is everything we know about the deadly shooting and all the developments that have happened since then.
2 killed, 5 injured in shooting
Kickapoo Tribe police officers arrived at the casino located in the 700 block of Lucky Eagle Drive, which is near the U.S.-Mexico border, late Saturday night.
In a phone interview, Maverick County Judge Ramsey English Cantú told KSAT that two people were killed and five others were injured.
“Our law enforcement is in full gear, we are ensuring what is number one, the assurance of safety in our community to assure that everything is completely under control,” Cantú told KSAT.
Jones’ arrest warrant details the night of the shooting
According to Jones’ arrest warrant, which KSAT 12 News first obtained on Sept. 30, Kickapoo Tribe police officers were dispatched to the casino just after 11:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Upon arrival, officers determined Jones shot and injured people near the A-11 entrance of the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino.
While some officers began attending to the seven shooting victims, the affidavit states other officers began searching for Jones, who they believed fled the casino area in a black Nissan truck.
According to his probable cause affidavit, Jones shot the seven victims “in the general area of the crosswalk” near the casino’s A-11 entrance and “pathway.”
One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene while a female victim later died after she was rushed to Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center in Eagle Pass, documents show.
The other five victims were also transported to Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center.
Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center is located approximately 10.5 miles north of the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino.
Two of the other five wounded were later transported from Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center to University Health in San Antonio.
In the affidavit, Jones’ five aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges were accompanied by a “voluntary statement.”
A Maverick County Justice of the Peace officer confirmed to KSAT on Tuesday that the “voluntary statement” mentioned in the arrest warrant came from an unidentified Kickapoo Tribe police officer.
Suspect arrested in Wilson County, southeast of San Antonio
Eagle Pass police said Jones was captured in Stockdale hours after the shooting, in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a Facebook post.
A Wilson County Sheriff’s public information officer confirmed Jones’ identity in a phone interview with KSAT.
>> Suspect captured, arrested in Wilson County after pursuit
Jones has been extradited to Eagle Pass in Maverick County from Wilson County, which is about 40 miles southeast of San Antonio and 180 miles from the casino.
The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said Jones was located following a pursuit that began after an attempted traffic stop by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers near a Circle K.
Cantú told KSAT a black Nissan Frontier truck was believed to be involved in the shooting.
DPS troopers discharged their firearms to stop Jones’ vehicle, which the sheriff’s office said was partially disabled but continued fleeing.
Wilson County deputies joined the pursuit on State Highway 123 and Farm-to-Market 1347.
Jones was taken into custody in the 1000 block of FM 1347 after a “successful PIT (precision immobilization technique) maneuver and Taser deployment,” the sheriff’s office said.
According to a media release from Eagle Pass police, the capture was confirmed through vehicle tracking via license plate recognition (LPR) systems, which allowed the Texas Department of Public Safety to find the suspect.
A weapon was recovered, and no DPS troopers were injured, Eagle Pass police said.
2 shooting victims identified
The Justice of the Peace confirmed to KSAT that Marcus Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent, and Alicia Sanchez, a Dimmit County resident, were the two people killed at the casino late Saturday night.
Eagle Pass Mayor Aaron Valdez said on Instagram that Antley was a “beloved community member,” who “will be remembered not only for his career, but also for his generosity, leadership and the lasting friendships he built throughout Eagle Pass.”
In a Facebook post, Dimmit County Judge Martha Alicia Gomez Ponce said, “We remain committed to collaborating with Maverick County officials and the City of Eagle Pass to provide any assistance required,” in part.
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas said in a statement that the five injured people were taken to medical facilities in Eagle Pass and San Antonio.
“As Mayor, I reaffirm our commitment to support the victims, their families, and our entire community as we grieve together,” Valdez said.
In an X post, University Health said it received two patients from the shooting.
A 59-year-old woman remains hospitalized in fair condition, the hospital system said on X. A 22-year-old woman was also treated and released, the post said.
Kickapoo casino shooting victim recalls being hit by shrapnel
In an interview with KSAT, a victim of the shooting said she suffered a first-degree burn on her chest.
“A bullet ricocheted off my chest,” Venessa said. “I have a first-degree burn from a bullet and bruising on my chest.”
She described first hearing noises resembling fireworks before taking cover upon the realization that it was gunshots.
“We noticed it was not fireworks. Someone was shooting,” Venessa said. “My husband had seen the people in front of us fall to the floor. We just immediately covered ourselves and ran back in.”
Community grapples with aftermath
People who were at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino on Saturday night described it as “packed” and full of excitement.
Soon, gunfire overpowered the sound of slot machines.
“A lot of people go there from out of town,” Felipe Martinez said, “but we never thought something would happen there.”
>>Eagle Pass community mourns after shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
Jesus Zamora, who was inside the casino when the shooting took place, was stunned by the lack of preparation.
“What concerns me is that there is no emergency protocol,” Zamora said.
In the hours following the shooting, the Eagle Pass community grappled with the loss of Antley and Sanchez and what the shooting means for the border town moving forward.
“I’m going to have second thoughts about coming back. It’ll probably be a while,” said Manuel Lujan, who left the casino just minutes before the shooting. “I imagine the locals themselves will, (but) you know, they’ll probably be hesitant about coming out here as well.”
In a news release, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Police Department said there was no ongoing threat to the community.
The casino will remain closed as the investigation is ongoing.
Casino ‘heartbroken’ after shooting
On Monday, Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino said in a Facebook post it was “heartbroken by the tragic events” that happened over the weekend.
“Out of respect for those impacted and to allow authorities to continue their investigation, the casino will remain temporarily closed,” the post said. “We will share updates as they become available.”
Local leaders release statements on Kickapoo shooting
Eagle Pass Mayor Aaron Valdez extended condolences to the victims of the shooting on Sunday, calling for the community to keep the victims in their thoughts and prayers, as well as be resilient together.
“This is a painful reminder of how fragile life is, and how important it is for us as a community to stand united in the face of tragedy,” Valdez said.
“I want to assure the people of Eagle Pass that our city is in close coordination with Tribal Police, EPPD, and other law enforcement agencies to support their investigation, maintain security, and ensure that those responsible for this violent act are found and brought to justice,” Valdez continued.
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Police Department said it was “heartbroken by the violence that occurred,” and that it would be leading the investigation.
The police department asked those with information that may assist with the investigation to call 830-421-5322.
Eagle Pass is located in the district of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, who called the shooting “tragic” in a post on X. Gonzales said tribal, law and state law enforcement agencies are working diligently to bring the suspect to justice.
Some of state’s top leaders silent on Eagle Pass shooting, send thoughts and prayers to victims of Michigan attack
Some of the state’s top elected officials remained silent Sunday on the shooting at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino.
However, on Monday afternoon, Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement to KSAT through his press secretary.
“The Governor and First Lady are saddened by this brazen act of violence at the Kickapoo Casino and pray for the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time,” Abbott’s press secretary told KSAT. “The Governor is thankful for the heroism of Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in apprehending the heinous criminal. Texas is a law-and-order state, and criminals must always know justice is awaiting them.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, as well as U.S. senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, all have yet to comment on the shooting.
Two of the four elected officials took to X to share thoughts on the attack of a Michigan church that occurred hours later that morning.
Heidi and I are praying for all those impacted at the church shooting in Michigan. My team and I will continue to monitor the situation.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) September 28, 2025
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Please join Jan and me in praying for the families whose church was attacked in Michigan today.
— Dan Patrick (@DanPatrick) September 28, 2025
I often talk about the divide in this country between those who believe and love God, no matter their faith or denomination, and those who don’t.
I’m not talking about people who… pic.twitter.com/retj0IQ0Oh
On Sunday, Abbott used the moment to highlight his directive for the Texas Department of Public Safety to form task forces to better protect places of worship.
The escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith is heinous and must end.
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) September 28, 2025
I have directed the Texas Dept. of Public Safety to form task forces with federal and local law enforcement to better safeguard our places of worship.
The fundamental principle that… https://t.co/GoIFDKLcKJ
Casino reopens on Oct. 3
Six days after the deadly shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino and Hotel left two people dead and five others injured, the casino reopened its doors with heightened security.
On the morning of Oct. 3, casino guests returned, though crowds were smaller than usual. Security officers and police presence were visible at the entrances.
Why is there a casino in Texas?
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino is located on the land of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas.
It is one of only a handful of casinos in Texas, permitted under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
The act regulates the conduct of gambling on Native American lands, which are generally subject to federal and tribal laws, but not state law.
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