A juvenile was badly hurt in a late-morning shooting Sunday along Northwest 39th Street near Altadena Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City, police said. Officers reported the victim was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries and remains under medical care. Oklahoma City police said the case is an active investigation and have not released any information about a possible suspect.
According to News 9, officers responded shortly before 11 a.m., secured the scene and confirmed the juvenile's hospitalization while investigators processed the area. Reporter Carrie Winchel described the incident as a developing story, with officials holding back further details for now.
Investigation Underway
Detectives said they are following leads from the scene and reviewing evidence collected Sunday as they work to piece together what happened along the busy northwest corridor. Earlier local coverage has highlighted other recent nonfatal shootings involving juveniles in the northwest part of the city, adding to community concern over youth violence; see reporting from News On 6 for recent examples.
How To Help
Police are urging anyone with information about Sunday's shooting to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department so investigators can follow up on tips and potential leads. Local reporting notes that Crime Stoppers operates an anonymous tip line at 405-235-7300 for those who prefer not to share their identity; see similar previous coverage from KOCO.
