Thu, 07/28/2011 – 10:57 – PokerPages Staff

A high stakes poker home game in North Carolina ended with a fatality on Monday following an attempted robbery by two masked men. 23 year old Brian Onley and 28 year old Brandon Shelton both stormed the home of Gregg Maluchnik, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player, while he was hosting one of his regular poker gatherings in Raleigh.

However, it did not turn out as expected for the would-be thieves as they encountered resistance from those present. A struggle ensued before both robbers were shot, one fatally. Shelton died in the house while Onley suffered a gunshot wound to his arm.

It is not the first time that the duo have been on the wrong side of the law. Shelton served time in jail for numerous felonies including the possession of stolen goods, robbery and larceny while Onley has been probation for serious assault. He is currently being treated in WakeMed hospital.

It is the first time a disturbance has been reported in one of Maluchnik’s home games though it is believed the 34 year old was charged with gambling in the aftermath of the incident. Other witnesses present are still being interviewed.

Neighbors of Maluchnik expressed their surprise at the shootings due to the general quiet nature of the area. “I was hoping it was fireworks. I just always tell my kids that this is a safe neighborhood. It’s really unsettling that it would happen right here.”

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