The Seven Mile Casino in Chula Vista, Calif. An unnamed man died after he was wrestled to the floor by security staff. (Image: World Casino Directory)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAuthorities say the man stopped breathing after engaging in a \u201cphysical altercation\u201d with security officers shortly before 9 pm Monday.<\/p>\n
Paramedics attempted to revive the man at the scene. They then transported him to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has been withheld pending family notification, police said.<\/p>\n
Previously Banned<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe man had been banned from the casino two days prior, allegedly for being violent towards staff, according to a press release from the Chula Vista Police Department.<\/p>\n
On that occasion, he was advised he was no longer welcome at the casino, and if he returned, he would be arrested for trespassing.<\/p>\n
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When he reappeared on Monday evening, security asked him to leave, which he did. But he returned a short while later and allegedly assaulted staff while trying to gain access. Three security officers then wrestled him to the ground. The man continued to struggle and then lost consciousness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“The Chula Vista Police Department\u2019s Crimes of Violence Unit is investigating the incident and working to determine the circumstances of the case. No arrests have been made but the security staff involved in the incident have been identified and cooperating with the investigation,” police said in an official statement.<\/p>\n