A double homicide at an illegal gambling den in San Jose in March has sparked a city-wide crackdown on the venues, known as “casitas.“
Following a double homicide at an illegal gambling establishment in San Jose, law enforcement has intensified efforts to address these underground venues, referred to as “casitas.” Police have recently conducted a series of arrests, with Gustavo Rodriguez among those apprehended and charged with murder. The crackdown comes after officers responded to a violent incident on March 12, prompting a renewed focus on combating criminal activities within these secretive gambling dens.