{"id":172556,"date":"2021-05-03T19:28:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T02:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/oneida-casino-complex-deadly-shooter-was-restaurant-ex-manager-wisconsin-reports-reveal\/"},"modified":"2021-07-05T08:33:26","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T15:33:26","slug":"oneida-casino-complex-deadly-shooter-was-restaurant-ex-manager-wisconsin-reports-reveal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/oneida-casino-complex-deadly-shooter-was-restaurant-ex-manager-wisconsin-reports-reveal\/","title":{"rendered":"Oneida Casino Complex Shooter Was Ex-Restaurant Manager, Reports Reveal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The shooter who killed two people in a restaurant at Wisconsin\u2019s<\/a> Oneida Casino complex Saturday night was an ex-employee of the eatery, local police said. He was shot dead by officers at the scene.<\/p>\n

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Police officers huddle at the Oneida Casino complex in Wisconsin as they investigate a shooting. A former restaurant manager there fatally shot two people and wounded a third over the weekend. He was later shot dead by police. (Image: WDJT<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Monday, Brown County Sheriff Todd Delain identified the shooter as Bruce K. Pofahl, 62.\u00a0Earlier this year, the shooter was dismissed from his job as the restaurant’s food and beverage manager, the Green Bay Press Gazette<\/em>, a local newspaper said.<\/p>\n

He had been prohibited from entering the building, WLUK, a local TV station, reported, citing police sources.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Initial reports said the shooter had gotten into a dispute with the person he had intended to shoot. But the intended victim was not present at the restaurant Saturday evening, so the shooter fired his gun at other workers in or near the restaurant, police said.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is known as the Duck Creek Kitchen + Bar. It is located in the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, which is located adjacent to the tribal casino. The property is near Green Bay.<\/p>\n

The complex\u2019s West Mason, Packerland, and Travel Center casinos were closed after the shooting. They reopened Sunday. The main casino<\/a> and Irene Moore Activity Center bingo hall continue to be shuttered. Reopening details will be announced at a later time.<\/p>\n

Police Release Details<\/h2>\n

On Saturday evening, the assailant made his way to a waiter station. He then shot two workers, police said. He was at close range.<\/p>\n

He then wounded a third person outside of the restaurant, according to the Press Gazette.<\/em><\/p>\n

Three Green Bay Police Department officers were believed to have shot at the shooter during a confrontation on a first-floor parking ramp on the east side of the casino complex, the Press Gazette<\/em> said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shooter used a 9 mm handgun. The entire incident lasted about 10 minutes, the Press Gazette<\/em> said.<\/p>\n

The deceased victims were identified as Jacob T. Bartel, 35, and Ian J. Simpson, 32. Also, Daniel L. Mulligan, 28, was hospitalized for his serious wounds. He was listed in serious condition on Monday at a Milwaukee hospital.<\/p>\n

The Green Bay officers were placed on administrative leave. It is standard procedure to take such an action while an officer-involved shooting is reviewed.<\/p>\n

While the shooting took place, members of the public were having private events at the casino complex. They include a bachelor party, hockey team dinner, and wedding, WLUK said.<\/p>\n

Counselors Made Available to Workers<\/h2>\n

The Oneida Nation operates the gaming property. Tribal and casino officials commented on the violent incident.<\/p>\n

It is with great distress that I post this message to our Gaming employees and their families,” Louise Cornelius, Oneida Casino general manager, wrote on the casino\u2019s Facebook page. “Our hearts are breaking over the terrible incident that occurred this evening at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Between 150 and 200 employees were on the gaming property complex when the shooting took place, Cornelius said. Counselors will be available for employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease know that support will be provided to all Gaming employees who are affected by this situation,\u201d Cornelius added. “Safety and security of our staff and guests has always been our top priority. That commitment was evident with our staff last night.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As part of the healing process from this past weekend\u2019s heartbreak, Oneida Nation will be holding a tobacco burning ceremony on Wed., May 5, at 9am, on the east side of the parking ramp at Main Casino.
The complex will be smudged afterward.<\/p>\n

— Oneida Casino (@OneidaCasino) May 3, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n