Mother Files Lawsuit Against Aliante Casino After Son’s Fatal Shooting
A tragic incident at a North Las Vegas casino has led a mother to file a negligence lawsuit, claiming the establishment failed to provide adequate safety measures.
The Incident and Lawsuit Details
On November 24, Willecia Calhoun submitted a detailed 14-page complaint to the Clark County District Court against Aliante Casino and its operators. The lawsuit concerns the fatal shooting of her 23-year-old son, Na’Onche Osborne, which occurred on March 27 on the casino floor.
The suit asserts that the casino, located in the Las Vegas area and owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation, neglected to properly manage and secure the premises or take reasonable precautions to ensure guest safety before the early morning attack.
The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. when 19-year-old A.W. opened fire on Osborne and then fled the scene in a high-speed chase. Authorities report that the suspect stole three vehicles and hit two pedestrians while escaping.
Calhoun emphasizes that the casino is situated in a neighborhood she describes as a “high crime area,” near the 215 Beltway and North Aliante Parkway. She argues the venue should have implemented enhanced security measures such as more visible guards, better surveillance camera coverage, improved lighting, and metal detectors to prevent weapons from entering.
She is seeking compensation exceeding $15,000 for the emotional and physical trauma caused by her son’s death.
Boyd Gaming, which operates numerous gaming facilities nationwide, has made a standard statement indicating they do not comment on ongoing legal matters.
Previous Cases of Casino-Related Violence
Similar incidents have prompted lawsuits in the past. In 2010, a North Las Vegas casino faced a personal injury lawsuit following a fatal shooting during a robbery. The victim’s family contended that the Opera House casino could have averted the tragedy with better security.
According to reports, the victim was at the Opera House casino on October 22, 2010, when an armed individual robbed another patron. After the robbery, the gunman confronted the victim inside a restroom, demanding money. When the victim said he had none, he was shot multiple times.
The family claimed the Opera House lacked adequate security cameras in the restrooms and did not have enough security personnel.
In a separate event in 2022, a man died after a private security guard at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens applied excessive force while restraining him. The victim’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging the guard’s response was disproportionately violent for an unarmed person. They sought $132 million in damages, equating to one million dollars for each second the victim was restrained.
