Authorities said a man, who was seated at a poker table in a Washington state card game room, carried out a stabbing attack before leading police in a high-speed chase.
According to a report from ColombianScott Robert Harmier, 41, appeared in court Wednesday on suspicion of four counts of first-degree assault and one count of attempting to elude police. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond as authorities believe he continues to threaten the community.
Harmer is scheduled to stand trial Dec. 28.
The Associated Press reports that all four victims are expected to survive, according to authorities. Harmer allegedly stabbed the victims “without provocation”. It is not clear what led to the stabbing. It is also unclear what the stakes were and what game Harmier was playing.
“It is with great sadness that we share that on 12/12/2022 a sudden and unprovoked attack took place at our casino and our customers were involved,” the card room, The Last Frontier Casino, said in a statement. “The suspect is in the custody of the Clark County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriff’s Department is conducting an active investigation into this matter. Any questions or information regarding this incident may be directed to the Sheriff’s Department.”
The Card Room added, “Human resources and research counseling options are available to any employees or guests affected by this event.” “Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all those affected.”
Last Frontier Casino has 15 poker tables.
Harmer was alleged to have used a hunting knife in the attack.
The Associated Press reported that “the patrons and staff confronted the attacker, but he managed to reach a car and fled.” The subsequent high-speed chase reached speeds of 100 mph before the suspect was caught.
According to the report: “Video from the casino showed a man sitting at a poker table before grabbing something and then standing up and stabbing the man next to him five times in the head and chest “without provocation or warning,” the office said. Police said several people tried to intervene, but the man He started swinging a knife at them and then stabbed a woman sitting at the same table. The suspect chased another man into the parking lot and stabbed him when he fell, then drove off.”
