A threat made toward concertgoers at Choctaw Casino and Resort last week is now under investigation by the FBI. The threat was posted to Dwight Yoakam’s Facebook page on October 11, saying in part “You think the shooting in Las Vegas by Stephen Paddock was senseless and horrific? Your concert in Durant is next.” Paddock killed 58 people at a concert in Las Vegas earlier this month, and Choctaw police said

they weren’t taking any chances. Several Choctaw police cruisers were parked out back of the Casino Friday night. Officers told us they had increased their presence at the Dwight Yoakum concert because of the recent shooting. Choctaw Police told us that night they were not aware of the threatening post, but Monday they confirmed there was a threat, which is now under investigation by the FBI. READ MORE

 


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