Kellen Brooks, a 22-year-old man from Hermiston, Oregon, pleaded guilty yesterday on the second day of trial to attempted murder, robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm (Armed Career Criminal Act) related to an armed robbery of the Wildhorse Resort and Casino on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in 2022. Brooks faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life without the possibility of parole as a result of his conviction.
The incident occurred on March 10, 2022, when Brooks entered the Wildhorse Resort and Casino, brandishing a firearm and demanding cash from a casino employee. Brooks ultimately fled the scene with an unknown amount of cash.
Brooks was arrested on March 11, 2022, and charged with attempted murder, robbery, and felon in possession of a firearm. He was subsequently indicted by a grand jury and is currently awaiting sentencing.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Brooks’ conviction is a result of an ongoing investigation by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
Brooks’ sentencing is scheduled for a later date, and he will remain in custody until then. It is unclear what specific sentence Brooks will receive, but it is expected to be significant given the severity of the charges against him.
The conviction serves as a reminder of the dangers of violent crime and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The Umatilla Indian Reservation, like many other Native American communities, has struggled with high rates of crime and violence in recent years.
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- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
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