Two people died and five others were injured in a mass shooting at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas, on September 28, 2025, when a gunman opened fire near the casino entrance shortly before midnight.
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office responded to the casino at approximately 11:45 p.m. Saturday, assisting tribal police in securing the area and searching for the shooter. The incident occurred during a raffle event that had drawn a large crowd to the casino.
Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, of San Antonio, was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder and five counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber, Jones had been inside the casino late Saturday night before walking out to his car and returning to open fire near the entrance.
The victims were identified as Marcus “Mark” Antley, a retired U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent, and Alicia “Daniela” Sanchez, 32, of Carrizo Springs. Antley died at the scene, while Sanchez died while being transported to the hospital. Antley had served more than 20 years with CBP and was described by Eagle Pass Mayor Aaron Valdez as dedicating much of his life to public service and law enforcement.
Five additional victims were airlifted in critical condition to San Antonio hospitals after being struck by gunfire. University Hospital confirmed treating two victims: a 22-year-old woman who was later released and a 59-year-old woman listed in fair condition as of Monday evening.
Margarita Antley, the widow of Marcus Antley, was among the injured and received approximately 12 stitches after a bullet passed through her leg. The couple had been married for 47 years and were making plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Margarita recalled the chaos, stating: “I kept calling his name and yelling for help.”
Jones fled the scene in a black Nissan Frontier but was captured in Stockdale, Wilson County, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety. He was tracked through his vehicle to a Circle K in Stockdale around 7:40 a.m. Sunday, approximately eight hours after the shooting. DPS troopers attempted to stop Jones by firing at his vehicle and eventually took him into custody after a PIT maneuver disabled the truck and officers deployed a Taser. A firearm was also recovered.
Witnesses described hearing gunshots and chaos as people attempted to escape the casino. One bullet struck an entrance door and another hit a slot machine inside. Rachel Palacios, who was at the casino during the shooting, told media she recognized the loud bangs as gunshots immediately and ran, temporarily hiding in a closet while texting her daughters.
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas Police Department is leading the investigation, receiving support from the Texas Rangers, Texas Department of Public Safety, and FBI San Antonio SWAT, Evidence Response Team, and Computer Analysis and Response Team. Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting.
The casino remains closed to the public until further notice while the investigation continues. The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel is the largest casino in Texas, operated by the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas on reservation land near the Rio Grande. The resort features more than 3,300 slot machines, live poker, bingo, multiple restaurants and bars, and a 249-room hotel.
Jones is currently being held on a bond amount totaling $4.5 million and is housed in a solitary cell for security reasons at the Maverick County jail. Sources indicated Jones previously served in the National Guard and was once stationed in Arizona.
Maverick County Judge Ramsey English Cantú expressed grief over the incident and emphasized the community’s commitment to safety. The judge indicated that local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies are working to protect the county as a whole.
Vonda Feagin identified Sanchez as her daughter in a Facebook post, expressing heartbreak over losing her child to violence and noting that Sanchez’s children would have to live with only memories. A GoFundMe has been established by Sanchez’s husband, describing her as someone whose smile would light up any room and noting she battled epilepsy from age 12.
The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe issued a statement expressing they were heartbroken by the violence and thanking the various law enforcement agencies that responded to the incident. Multiple agencies continue investigating the case while the casino community processes the impact of the shooting.
