A late-night burst of gunfire in McAlester left one person dead and two others in the hospital, according to police. Officers were called out late Friday and arrived to find three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims are expected to make a full recovery, while one man later died from his injuries. Authorities say a 20-year-old suspect is now in custody as investigators work to sort out what happened.
According to KOKH, McAlester police were dispatched at about 10:45 p.m. Friday and found two men and a woman who had been shot. All three were transported to a nearby hospital. Officials later said the woman and one of the men were expected to recover, while the other male victim died from his wounds. The station reports that authorities arrested 20-year-old Jeshaud Washington in connection with the shooting, though investigators have not yet released details about any formal charges.
OSBI Steps In, Investigators Seek Tips
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has taken the lead and is asking the public for help as agents try to piece together the timeline. The agency lists its tip email, [email protected], and its tip line, 1-800-522-8017, as ways to share video or information that could help the case, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Agents say the inquiry is active and that they are still collecting evidence.
Recent Violence Keeps McAlester On Edge
This is not the first time a violent case has hung over Pittsburg County. Earlier this spring, a separate McAlester homicide investigation finally moved forward when a suspect surrendered to police after years on the run. That long-delayed break, detailed in our earlier coverage, Cab Killing Breakthrough, underscored how state agents sometimes have to play the long game. Community members and investigators alike say that tips and footage are often what turn a stalled file into an active case.
What Happens Next In The Case
An arrest does not automatically mean that formal charges are on the books. Prosecutors will review the OSBI findings before any complaints are filed in court. Police have not released a possible motive or additional details about Washington's alleged role in the shooting, according to KOKH. Anyone with information or video footage from the area is urged to contact the OSBI tip line.
