Casino Shooting in Jake's 58, New York Man Files Lawsuit
In a shocking turn of events, Steffan Bumpers, a victim of a targeted shooting outside Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino in Suffolk County, NY, in May 2024, has filed a lawsuit against the casino's owner, Suffolk OTB, and Suffolk County. The lawsuit claims that the lack of adequate security measures contributed to Bumpers' injuries.
On that fateful night, Bumpers suffered painful and serious injuries to various parts of his body and limbs. He was able to stagger into the casino before collapsing. The shooting occurred in the casino parking lot at approximately 10:16 pm. Prosecutors believe the attack on Bumpers was deliberately targeted.
The accused shooter, Nashawn Legros, was arrested months later and faces attempted murder charges. After his arrest, Legros was arraigned in Suffolk Supreme Court. Bail for Legros was set at $1 million cash, $2 million bond, or $10 million partially secured bond. Legros pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder, first-degree assault, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
In the lawsuit, Bumpers accuses Jake's 58 of "negligence, carelessness, and recklessness," pointing to lax security, poor staffing, and inadequate safety protocols as factors enabling the shooting. The civil complaint further claims that these failures resulted in "permanent" physical and emotional damage for Steffan Bumpers.
Bumpers is seeking unspecified damages in the lawsuit. He received emergency aid from casino staff and patrons before being rushed to a nearby hospital for surgery. The incident has been widely reported, with Newsday being the first to report on the lawsuit.
As of August 19, 2025, no additional information on case progress or court rulings has been reported. Both Suffolk OTB and Suffolk County officials have declined to comment due to pending litigation. Nashawn Legros, who is alleged to have fired multiple shots into Bumpers' chest and abdomen, was arrested in Riverhead, 30 miles east of the casino, on August 29, 2024.
This case highlights the importance of adequate security measures in public places, particularly in casinos where large crowds gather. The outcome of this lawsuit could set a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances.
- Steffan Bumpers, the victim of a targeted shooting at Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino in Suffolk County, NY, in May 2024, has filed a lawsuit against Suffolk OTB and Suffolk County, alleging security negligence.
- The lawsuit claims that the casino's lax security, poor staffing, and inadequate safety protocols contributed to Bumpers' injuries, with the attack on him being deliberately targeted.
- In the general news, crime-and-justice sector, this lawsuit serves as a reminder of the importance of adequate security measures in casino-and-gambling establishments, particularly in light of the large crowds that gather in such places.
- The incident has been widely reported, with news outlets such as Newsday covering the lawsuit, and the outcome of this case could set a precedent for future cases involving similar circumstances.
- The shooting occurred in the casino parking lot at approximately 10:16 pm, and the accused shooter, Nashawn Legros, was arrested months later and faces attempted murder charges, among others.
