GREENSBORO, N.C. — Tinted windows, cars parked in otherwise empty lots, and security guards outside vacant buildings—these are some of the key signs Greensboro police look for when investigating illegal gambling operations in the city. Recently, a murder at one of these suspected businesses has raised even more concerns.
On Monday, a security guard was fatally shot at a gambling spot located at 1600 Phillips Avenue. The deadly shooting has caught the attention of officers, prompting an investigation not only into the homicide but also into the operations of these illegal businesses.
The investigation has led to some questions: Why are these businesses allowed to operate? Why do they re-open despite police efforts to shut them down? And what do police do to tackle the probem?…