Suspect in Vegas casino picnic shooting arrested in Texas
LAS VEGAS — A former Las Vegas Strip casino dealer on the run for days after authorities say he opened fire on a picnic for a group of fellow employees, killing one, was arrested Thursday in Texas.
Anthony J. Wrobel, 42, was taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies near Vega, a small town in the Texas Panhandle, according to Oldham County sheriff’s dispatcher Billie Jo Miesner.
Investigators have described Wrobel as a disgruntled employee and said he planned the attack on Sunday and targeted an executive of The Venetian casino-resort and a co-worker. A motive is not clear.
Las Vegas police planned to provide details about the arrest later in the day, said Officer Larry Hadfield, a department spokesman. Texas Rangers assisted in the investigation, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Cindy Barkley said.