Police shoot and kill murder suspect at Lucky Eagle Casino, investigation underway

Man killed inside Rochester casino identified

We're learning more about a deadly shooting inside a Thurston County casino involving a police officer. A family member confirmed with FOX 13 that Darren Evans died Sunday night at the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester.

THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. - An investigation is underway after a murder suspect was shot and killed by officers inside a Rochester casino on Sunday.

According to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO), on the evening of Dec. 10, Chehalis Tribal officers shot and killed 33-year-old Darren Evans inside the Lucky Eagle Casino located near the corner of Smith Rd. SW and 188th Ave. SW. 

On Tuesday, the TCSO sent out a release saying they had transferred the investigation over to the FBI, which has primary jurisdiction. 

Evans was wanted after he was charged in Pierce County with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm for allegedly murdering 52-year-old Deon Bartro in Graham in September 2022. 

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