Baton Rouge, LA – In a terrifying turn of events, a man has fallen from the top of a casino in Baton Rouge, police confirmed.
The incident occurred late last night at the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Witnesses reported seeing the man climb to the top of the building before losing his balance and plummeting to the ground below.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene and the man was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. His current condition is unknown at this time.
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall, but initial reports suggest that it may have been a tragic accident. “We are still gathering information and speaking with witnesses to determine exactly what happened,” said a spokesperson for the Baton Rouge Police Department.
The incident has shocked both employees and patrons of the casino. “It was just chaos out there,” said one patron who witnessed the fall. “I can’t believe something like this could happen.”
The casino has since released a statement expressing their condolences to the man and his family. “Our thoughts are with the individual involved in this tragic incident,” the statement read. “We are cooperating fully with the authorities as they investigate what happened.”
The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino has temporarily closed its doors as the investigation continues. It remains to be seen what impact this incident will have on the popular establishment and the community as a whole.
As the city of Baton Rouge grapples with this shocking event, residents are left to wonder how such a tragedy could have occurred. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
