Just after midnight in northwest Oklahoma City, a late-night gathering at an event center turned tense when shots were reported near Northwest 17th Street and North Portland Avenue. Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 5, officers rushed to the area and arrived to a chaotic scene where, according to police on site, several people involved had already taken off running.
Authorities at the scene were still trying to piece together what happened in the early morning darkness. Officials did not immediately say whether anyone had been hurt or whether any arrests had been made, leaving neighbors and partygoers with more questions than answers.
As reported by KOCO 5 News, officers said they were near the event center when the shots were fired and that those involved fled on foot. The station noted that the incident unfolded just before 12:30 a.m., and that investigators were still working to gather details. As of that report, police had not released any information about potential victims or suspects.
Recent Violence Near Event Venues
This is not the first time trouble has spilled out around event spaces in northwest Oklahoma City. In March, a confrontation in the parking lot of a different Portland Avenue event venue turned deadly when a 19-year-old was killed, according to KFOR. That earlier case remains under investigation, with detectives interviewing witnesses and authorities asking the public to come forward with any tips.
What Investigators Say
For the latest shooting, investigators are still in the early stages. Police have not released any suspect descriptions or suggested a motive, according to KOCO 5 News. In cases like these, detectives typically pull surveillance footage and track down witnesses from the parking lot and nearby businesses. So far, the department has not announced any arrests.
Anyone with information about the overnight shooting is urged to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department.
