Overview
- The attack, which occurred Wednesday night at the Dos Coyotes restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino, left five employees with non‑life‑threatening wounds.
- Deputies arrived within minutes and arrested 22‑year‑old Joseph Naugle at the scene before booking him in the Placer County Jail on multiple attempted‑murder counts.
- Officials said all five victims and the suspect worked at the restaurant, no guests were involved, and no additional suspects are being sought.
- One victim was taken to hospital while four were treated at the casino by Thunder Valley EMTs and Cal Fire personnel, and investigators are collecting security footage and witness statements.
- Naugle is due to be arraigned Friday and prosecutors say more charges are possible as detectives continue to probe motive and the exact sequence of events.