One person was hospitalized after a reported drive-by shooting near SW 67th Street in southwest Oklahoma City on Saturday, authorities said. The victim was taken to OU Health with multiple gunshot wounds and was first described by police as having non-life-threatening injuries before being listed in serious condition.
What police say and evidence at the scene
According to News 9, Oklahoma City police found six shell casings near SW 67th Street and said the victim was shot in an arm and a leg. Officers called the incident a drive-by as investigators canvassed the area looking for witnesses and surveillance video that might show what happened.
Where this fits into a violent stretch in the city
The shooting lands in the middle of a rough stretch for the metro. Local coverage shows Oklahoma City’s homicide count is up compared with the same time last year, with detectives juggling multiple active crime scenes across neighborhoods. KOCO has documented the recent spike in deadly incidents under investigation.
Investigators ask for tips
Detectives are still working to figure out what led to the drive-by and are asking anyone who may have information or video from the area to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department, according to News 9. The City of Oklahoma City lists its Homicide Tip-Line at 405-297-1200 for people willing to share information.
