Monday, July 23, 2007

Several injured in fight at illegal gambling site

Several individuals were injured when a fight erupted at an alleged illegal gambling operation in San Antonio Sunday afternoon.

Department of Public Safety spokesperson Lei Ogumoro said yesterday that one victim suffered injuries to his right hand and arm.

Ogumoro said another man who was the victim's companion but was not part of the gambling was also assaulted with a dangerous weapon during the confrontation.

She said several individuals also required medical attention.

A total of 27 individuals, all Chinese, were arrested for illegal gambling, she said.

Ogumoro said that on Sunday at 2:13pm, DPS received a report of an assault and battery incident that took place in San Antonio.

Responding police officers learned that several individuals assaulted one victim during an altercation at an illegal gambling site at a three-story building across the United International Corp.

As a result of the confrontation, several others were injured.

DPS activated the Tactical Response Enforcement Team to assist the responding police officers.

“This case is still under further investigation. More information will be provided at a later time,” Ogumoro said.

No comments: