On the evening of December 12th, tragedy struck at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, Washington, as a man was fatally stabbed in the neck by a complete stranger.
The victim, identified as 32-year-old James Thompson, was enjoying a night out at the popular casino when the incident occurred. According to witnesses, Thompson was standing near the slot machines when a man approached him and engaged in a brief conversation. Without warning, the assailant pulled out a knife and stabbed Thompson in the neck before fleeing the scene.
Security personnel at the casino immediately rushed to Thompson’s aid and called 911. Despite their swift response, Thompson succumbed to his injuries before paramedics could arrive.
The suspect, who has been described as a white male in his late 30s, remains at large. Police have released a surveillance image of the suspect and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear, leaving Thompson’s friends and family devastated and searching for answers. “James was a kind and generous soul who didn’t have a mean bone in his body,” said his sister, Sarah Thompson. “We can’t understand why someone would want to harm him in such a senseless way.”
The Muckleshoot Casino has issued a statement expressing their condolences to Thompson’s loved ones and emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all patrons. “We are cooperating fully with law enforcement in their investigation and are reviewing our security protocols to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future,” the statement read.
As the community reels from this shocking and unprovoked attack, the search for the suspect intensifies. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Auburn Police Department to help bring justice for James Thompson and closure to his grieving family.
