Gunfire rattled a southeast Oklahoma City neighborhood just after midnight Monday, sending one person to the hospital and kicking off an active search for a suspect, according to police.
The shooting happened near Southeast 44th Street and Anderson Road. Investigators say the victim did not wait for an ambulance and instead drove themself to a hospital in a personal vehicle. Police have not released the victim’s condition. As daylight broke, officers were still canvassing the area and looking for whoever pulled the trigger.
As reported by KOCO, the gunfire was reported around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection. At the time of that report, police had not released any suspect description, and no arrests had been made.
Officials Ask For Tips
According to a public safety bulletin from the City of Oklahoma City, investigators are asking anyone with information or video related to the shooting to call the homicide tip line at 405-297-1200. The bulletin lists Master Sgt. Gary Knight as a public information officer contact.
City officials note that these alerts are periodic and are not considered an official police record, but they are urging residents to share any tips and to call 911 in emergencies.
How This Fits In
The overnight shooting comes on the heels of a stretch of recent gun violence in the city. KOCO reported that a violent period on May 18 left two people dead and triggered multiple homicide investigations.
Police say they do not believe all of the recent shootings are connected, but detectives are still canvassing neighborhoods and reviewing video in an effort to identify suspects. Anyone with information is urged to contact the homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
