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Man arrested after stabbing five casino employees in kitchen

8/20/2026

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Placer County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in his 20s after he stabbed five casino employees.
The stabbing occurred around 7 p.m. in the Dos Coyotes restaurant kitchen at Thunder Valley Casino.
Four victims received on-scene treatment from Thunder Valley EMTs and Cal Fire.
One victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators said the suspect likely knew all five victims.

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Placer County Sheriff's Office arrested a man in his 20s after he stabbed five casino employees.
The stabbing occurred around 7 p.m. in the Dos Coyotes restaurant kitchen at Thunder Valley Casino.
Four victims received on-scene treatment from Thunder Valley EMTs and Cal Fire.
One victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators said the suspect likely knew all five victims.