Alleged Thunder Valley Casino attacker makes first court appearance in anti-suicide vest
Joseph Naugle, accused of a stabbing rampage at Thunder Valley Casino, wore an anti-suicide vest during his first court appearance.Summary
Joseph Naugle, 22, appeared in a Placer County courtroom wearing an anti-suicide vest after being charged with two counts of murder and three additional felonies related to a stabbing attack at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. The incident occurred in the Dos Coyotes Border Cafe kitchen, where Naugle allegedly slashed five coworkers, leaving victims bloodied on the casino floor. Prosecutors described the attack as premeditated, with Naugle intentionally targeting employees. He was arrested within minutes, and none of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries. The casino reopened shortly after the attack, and the district attorney emphasized the heroism of employees who subdued Naugle. Authorities continue investigating his motives.
(Source：New York Post)