Sean Bernal was 27 and working as a security guard at Capitol Casino in Sacramento on August 22, 2022, when he was killed on duty. According to reports, Dawan Pecot attempted to rob the casino that day. Bernal confronted Pecot and escorted him outside at taser point; Pecot then produced a firearm, went back inside, pointed the gun at an employee at the cash cage, and when Bernal attempted to use his taser again Pecot shot Bernal in the neck, killing him instantly. Pecot then took more than $38,000 and fled but was apprehended after a brief chase.

Bernal’s parents and colleagues described the loss as devastating and said he had been dedicated to his job. The case went to trial, and on November 27, 2023 Pecot was convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances and related robbery and firearm offenses; on January 12, 2024 he was sentenced to life without parole. Does anyone have memories of Sean or information about that night that could add context to what happened?