BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Bakersfield man was found guilty of numerous charges including attempted voluntary manslaughter for opening fire against a casino security guard, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s office.
Rafael Lainez Castro, 40, was convicted by a jury on Monday of attempted voluntary manslaughter, assault with a firearm, attempted criminal threat, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited due to conviction and unlawfully carrying a concealed firearm within a vehicle, prosecutors said in a statement.
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The charges stem from a July 2023 incident at Golden West Casino on South Union Avenue.
Prosecutors said Castro went to the casino for a night of drinking and gambling. At around 2 a.m., Castro was asked to leave for causing a disturbance, but Castro refused and became combative with casino staff. Castro then threatened to kill a security guard who was escorting him off the property, officials said…