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Man Commits Suicide in Casino Washroom

SAN MANUEL RESERVATION, California – As reported by the San Bernardino Sun: "Some gaming activities at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino were halted Wednesday after a man killed himself in a restroom.

"Leopoldo R. Figueroa, 64, of Pomona shot himself in the head about 2 p.m. with a 9 mm Jennings semiautomotic pistol in a toilet stall, San Bernardino County coroner's officials said.

"…Casino security sealed off the area near the restroom, which patrons described as a nonsmoking section of the casino, after the shooting.

"…The casino staff does not search visitors but any suspicious bags, handbags or packages will be examined, said Jerry Paresa, San Manuel executive director for governmental operations.

"…There are security cameras throughout the casino. None are in the restrooms. Paresa also could not recall if any serious crimes had recently occurred inside the casino…"

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