Tragedy struck in Oklahoma City early Saturday morning as a shooting incident at a party resulted in one fatality and at least 12 individuals sustaining gunshot wounds. The incident took place at an event center around 12:30 a.m. local time, where a verbal altercation between two groups escalated into violence.
Sergeant Jon Skuta of the Oklahoma City Police Department reported that the altercation spilled into a parking lot, leading to shots being fired. The confrontation then moved back inside the event center, where the shooting continued. Authorities have indicated that this incident appears to be isolated.
Upon arrival at the scene, one individual was pronounced dead, while 12 others sought medical attention at hospitals for their gunshot wounds. Details regarding the conditions and ages of the injured have not been disclosed at this time.
As of early Saturday, no arrests had been made in connection with the shooting, although several individuals have been detained for questioning. The exact circumstances that precipitated the altercation and the number of individuals involved in the shooting remain unclear.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the incident to gather more information and determine the factors that led to the tragic outcome. The community is urged to come forward with any relevant details that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
