A heated argument at a southwest Oklahoma City apartment complex spilled into gunfire overnight Saturday, leaving one man in critical condition and another in handcuffs, according to police. Officers were called to the complex near Interstate 240 and South May Avenue, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police took a suspect into custody at the scene, but offered few details in the early morning hours.
Police: Argument Escalated Into Gunfire
Investigators told KOCO that the shooting started as an argument between two men. At some point, one of them pulled a gun and opened fire, hitting the other man.
The victim was transported to an area hospital and remained in critical condition. Officers detained the suspected shooter, but police have not released either man’s name or said what sparked the confrontation.
Scene And Neighborhood Context
The shooting happened along the I-240 service road near South May Avenue, a corridor where Oklahoma City police public bulletins show officers have responded to multiple shootings and homicides in recent years.
For anyone with information about violent crimes in the city, the Oklahoma City Police Department lists its Homicide Tip-Line at (405) 297-1200 in public notices from the City of Oklahoma City.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives remained at the complex processing the scene as the investigation continued. As of Saturday morning, no charges had been announced, according to KOCO, and authorities had not released the names of either the suspect or the victim.
