Man Shot Outside Florida Casino After 'Poker Room Table Talk,' Police SayTwo Men Charged With First-Degree Murder, But Claim Self-Defense |
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Police in South Florida say that a verbal altercation at a poker table led to the fatal shooting of a former Army Ranger outside a casino on Christmas day.
According to NBC Miami, two men are in custody and appeared in court Tuesday for allegedly shooting 33-year-old Fernando Duarte. Kenin Bailey and Mikey Lenard, both 25, claim that the shooting was self-defense.
The report said that Duarte and his friend were asked to leave the Miccosukee Resort & Casino thanks to their argument with the suspects, which began, according to law enforcement, as “poker room table talk.” However, the argument that started in the 32-table poker room continued when the men somehow crossed paths outside the casino.
Duarte was shot in the leg and wrist. He died during surgery at the hospital.
One of the suspects went to security immediately after the shooting and told the casino what had happened and that it was self-defense.
Prosecutors disagree, and both men are facing first-degree murder charges and were denied bond.
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