In a dramatic turn of events at a Las Vegas court on Tuesday, Shayne Sussman, the man accused of stabbing two employees at the Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa and attempting to injure a security guard, entered a guilty plea. Sussman, 25, admitted to three counts of attempted murder before District Judge Susan Johnson, pleading under the Alford Doctrine—a legal stance where he acknowledges sufficient evidence for a conviction but maintains his innocence.
The plea stems from a harrowing incident on August 3. Prosecutors detailed how Sussman stabbed one casino worker multiple times in the back, lungs, collarbone, and neck. A supervisor also fell victim to his frenzied attack. The chaos didn’t end there; as Sussman targeted a security guard, he narrowly missed, his blade coming within mere inches of inflicting further harm.
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Following the violent spree, Sussman fled deeper into the casino, even attempting to stage a quick escape by sitting outside a restaurant. When security guards drew near, Sussman lashed out again, resulting in a standoff where the guard was forced to shoot him in the abdomen. Sussman, along with the two injured casino employees, was rapidly transported to the University Medical Center (UMC) for emergency treatment. Miraculously, all three survived.
Witnesses, including casino guests, vividly recounted the mayhem, describing how they hid under tables to avoid the violence. It was a terrifying scene, as confirmed by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Adding another layer to the incident, Sussman was reportedly heavily intoxicated during the attack, having consumed excessive amounts of alcohol at a concert within the casino. Thomas Ericsson, Sussman’s defense attorney, pointed to his client’s extreme inebriation, stating Sussman “clearly loses control of his mind.” During the court proceedings, it was made clear that Sussman would not be eligible for probation, as per the agreement.
Initially, Sussman was charged with an array of offenses: three counts of attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon or tear gas, four counts of battery with a deadly weapon, and one count of battery causing substantial bodily harm. However, several of these charges were dropped after Sussman’s Alford plea.
As the case awaits its final chapter, Sussman now faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for November 26.
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