A shooting at a 'Sunday Funday' party near Oklahoma City has left at least 12 people hospitalised. Police rushed to the scene near Arcadia Lake, a popular spot for camping and water sports, around 9 p.m. after reports of shots fired.
Details of the Incident
'This is obviously a very terrifying situation, and we understand the concern from the public and those involved, and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,' said Emily Ward, a public information officer from the Edmond Police Department, on Sunday. Police have yet to reveal the ages of those attending the party, although Ward described the attendees as 'young adults.' According to Fox 25, two men in ski masks opened fire at the gathering.
Investigation and Response
No suspects have been arrested, and authorities are reviewing footage from Flock license plate reader cameras to identify those responsible. At least a dozen people were rushed to nearby hospitals, with Ward describing their conditions as 'various.' However, the number of injured could rise as some victims are understood to have driven themselves to seek medical attention. One victim drove themselves to a nearby OnCue convenience store while seeking help, Fox 25 reports.
Patients were still being assessed late Sunday night, a hospital system spokesperson told The Associated Press. Nine patients were taken to Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, with three others taken to Integris Health Edmond Hospital. The Edmond Police Department was joined by Oklahoma City Police, the Edmond Fire Department, and Oklahoma Highway Patrol at the scene. Ward told reporters that there was no reason to believe there was a threat to the public.
Location Context
Arcadia Lake is located 13 miles north of Oklahoma City and is a hotspot for fishing and boating. The artificial reservoir is situated in Edmond, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The Independent has contacted the Edmond Police Department for comment.
