Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel was damaged over the weekend after being hit by gunfire during a large unrelated fight.
Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, pictured above. Gunfire took place outside the Las Vegas casino during a fight. (Image: Fremont Street Experience)
On Saturday, at least one bullet struck a ceiling tile in the casino’s canopy. Glass also was shattered at the property, according to Las Vegas TV station KLAS.
No estimate to repair the damage was released by police.
The alleged shooter, Daniel Porter, 42, was arrested. He remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center.
Porter allegedly fired four rounds in the direction of a group of people during the fight. He had a 9mm gun when searched by police officers.
He was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, as well as discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, owning or possessing a firearm by a prohibited person, and possession of a controlled substance.
He will next appear in local court on August 21. If convicted on the charges, he could face years in prison.
Later, he wrote an apology to the casino for damaging their property.
30 in Fight
The fight involved some 30 individuals. It occurred at about 5 a.m. Saturday near Fremont Street and Casino Center Boulevard.
Among four spent cartridge casings, one was located near the Fremont Hotel, police said.
When in a police station, Porter allegedly dropped a bag containing a white powdery substance, police said. It was determined to be cocaine. Police didn’t specify its street value. Officers also found another suspicious substance on Porter. It was determined to be methamphetamine (meth).
Porter revealed he used cocaine and meth before the shooting took place, police said.
When asked about the gun, he told officers he purchased the 9mm firearm for $100 just a week before the shooting.
When speaking to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officers, he added that he enjoyed being in Downtown Las Vegas.
He also complained that he didn’t like the Californians who frequent the Fremont Street area. He claimed they were responsible for starting the fight over the weekend. No word what specifically led to the dispute.
It appears none of the individuals involved in the fight were seriously injured.
Other violent crimes have occurred in the area near Binion’s over recent years.
Porter’s Convictions
When police checked Porter’s criminal background, it was revealed he’s no stranger to gun-related charges or violence.
He has been convicted for burglary, discharging a firearm into an occupied structure, discharging a firearm out of a vehicle, assault, and attempted murder, KLAS reported.
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