A shots-fired call in southwest Oklahoma City turned into a brief police chase and a crash Wednesday night, leaving two people hurt, authorities said.
According to KOCO, officers were first dispatched to reports of gunfire near Southwest 31st Street and South Blackwelder Avenue. Police said they later spotted a suspect vehicle, followed it for a short distance, and the pursuit ended when that vehicle collided with another car near Southeast Grand Boulevard and High Avenue. Both the suspect and the other driver were reported to have minor injuries.
Crash, Injuries And Response
Officials said the two people involved in the collision suffered only minor injuries and were either treated at the scene or taken for evaluation, with no life-threatening wounds reported. Investigators remained in the area as crews cleared the wreckage and traffic was temporarily diverted around the crash site.
Why Pursuits Are Risky
A recent analysis in JAMA Network Open found that fatal crashes tied to police pursuits increased between 2009 and 2023, most often at night, on noninterstate roads and in urban corridors. The authors recommended risk-based limits on chases and more investment in alternatives to pursuits to cut down on preventable harm.
The Oklahoma City Police Department has not released further information about any arrests or charges. According to OKC Police, the department's online pages list media-relations contacts and options for submitting tips. Anyone with information about this incident can reach out to the department through those resources.
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