Overnight gunfire at a late-night party near SW 38th Street in southwest Oklahoma City left a woman wounded early Sunday, although police say her injuries are not life-threatening and she is expected to recover. Officers were called to the area around 3:00 a.m. for a loud noise complaint and arrived to find people and cars scrambling to get away from the scene. As they pulled up, police reported hearing gunshots in the distance, and later found the victim's vehicle riddled with multiple bullet holes. No officers were hurt during the response.
What police say happened
According to KFOR, Oklahoma City police were originally dispatched because of the loud party. When they arrived, they saw people taking off from the area and then heard gunfire nearby. Officers later located the injured woman and her car near SW 38th Street. Police told the outlet her wounds were considered non-life-threatening and that she is expected to be okay. Investigators have not identified a suspect and have released no information on who may have fired the shots, as the case remains under investigation.
Another late-night party shooting in the city
This latest incident adds to a run of late-night party shootings that have cropped up around Oklahoma City this year. Coverage in a Midtown OKC party shooting described a February case that also left one person hurt at a private gathering, underscoring ongoing concerns about violence at off-the-radar events. Local reporting has noted several similar episodes, and police say these kinds of pop-up parties make it tougher to track down shooters and witnesses who often scatter before officers can lock down the scene.
Investigation and witnesses
Oklahoma City police told KFOR they are still piecing together what happened, canvassing the neighborhood for witnesses and any available video. No description of a possible suspect has been released, and investigators have not announced any arrests. Officers also confirmed that none of the responding personnel were injured during the call.
The investigation is ongoing, and police say they plan to release updates as more information comes in. Neighbors or partygoers who saw anything or have footage from the area are urged to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department to help detectives sort out who opened fire and why.
