Published on: December 19, 2025, 02:25h. 

Updated on: December 19, 2025, 02:48h.

• Fake threat triggers extensive police deployment at Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino
• Police apprehend suspect, who was not armed; possible charges may be at state or federal level
• Incident revives memories of tragic September shooting that resulted in two fatalities

A man from Dallas is in police custody after allegedly threatening a mass shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, a venue still grappling with the aftermath of a deadly shooting in September that left two individuals dead and several others injured.

Eddie Andrade, 25, is accused of making a false claim that necessitated an immediate response from multiple law enforcement agencies to the casino located in Eagle Pass, Texas, near the Mexico border.

The threat turned out to be false, but Andrade was apprehended promptly by Kickapoo Tribal Police, as reported by The Eagle Pass News Leader.

Maverick County Chief Deputy Roberto de León stated that Andrade, who was not armed at the time of his arrest, faces criminal charges that could be pursued either at the state or federal level, given that the casino is situated on a federally recognized reservation.

De León emphasized that any indication of potential violence — especially in locations marked by past tragedies — will provoke a swift and serious law enforcement response to ensure public safety.

The Rampage of Kenyan Jones

On the evening of September 27, 2025, Kenyan Rashad Jones, a 34-year-old former National Guard member residing in San Antonio, opened fire indiscriminately near the main entrance of the Lucky Eagle Casino.

At that time, the casino was crowded due to a promotional raffle for a Mercedes-Benz E350 and numerous cash prizes.

The unexpected gunfire caused panic among the attendees, with numerous witnesses reporting how patrons ducked for cover, hid underneath tables, and fled toward exits.

The victims included Alicia Sanchez, 32, a mother of five, and Marcus Antley, 66, a retired US Customs and Border Protection officer.

Kickapoo Tribal Police reported that they arrived at the scene shortly after 11:50 PM and found seven individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.

Charges of Capital Murder

Law enforcement authorities revealed that the suspect, identified as Jones, escaped the scene in a black Nissan Frontier. Surveillance footage from traffic cameras in Texas tracked the vehicle back to San Antonio, and license plate recognition technology helped identify Jones as the shooter.

Court records indicate that Jones is facing multiple charges, including two counts of capital murder, which could lead to the death penalty if he is found guilty.

In addition, he faces five counts of assault with a deadly weapon, along with charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and displaying a deadly weapon during the commission of an assault.