A shooting at a “Sunday Funday” party nearOklahoma Cityhas left at least 12 people in hospital.
Police raced to the scene nearArcadia Lake, a popular spot for camping and water sports, around 9 p.m. after reports shots had been fired.
“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 said Sunday.
Police have yet to reveal the ages of those attending the Sunday Funday party last night, although Ward described the attendees as “young adults.”
Police reportedly toldFox 25that ‘two men in ski masks’ opened fire at a gathering. No suspects have been arrested, andauthoritiesare reviewing footage from Flock license plate reader cameras in order to identify those responsible.
At least a dozen people were rushed to nearbyhospitals, with Ward describing them as being in “various conditions.”
However, the number of those injured could climb as some victims are understood to have driven themselves to get medical attention.
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One victim drove themselves to a nearby OnCue convenience store while seeking help, Fox 25 report.
Patients were still being assessed late Sunday night, a hospital system spokesperson toldThe Associated Press.
Nine patients were taken to Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, with three others being taken to Integris Health Edmond Hospital.
The Edmond Police Department were 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 that there was a threat to the public.
Arcadia Lake is located 13 miles north of Oklahoma City and is a hotspot for fishing and boating. The artificial reservoir is located in Edmond, a suburb of Oklahoma City.
The Independenthas contacted the Edmond Police Department for comment.
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