A late-night drive in northwest Oklahoma City ended with gunfire Thursday, after a man who had been shot pulled over near I-235 and NW 23rd Street. Officers found him in a stopped vehicle and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Police said his condition was not immediately known and that they are actively searching for the shooter while asking the public to share any tips.
Officers were called around 11:30 p.m. after a report that a man had been shot, according to KFOR. Investigators said the victim managed to pull over near the I-235 ramps at NW 23rd Street before being transported for treatment. The Oklahoma City Police Department released those initial details as detectives worked the scene overnight.
Police response and investigation
Detectives with the department's criminal investigations unit are leading the case and working to pinpoint where the shooting occurred and what led up to it. The City of Oklahoma City's criminal investigations page outlines how homicide and violent-crimes investigators secure shooting scenes, collect evidence and track leads, and it lists the Homicide Unit as the contact point for tip submissions City of Oklahoma City. Investigators have asked anyone with information or video that might help to get in touch.
Where it happened and neighborhood context
The area around NW 23rd has seen multiple violent incidents in recent months, part of a broader pattern of overnight calls in northwest Oklahoma City. Local reporting has previously documented shootings and other serious incidents along the NW 23rd corridor, highlighting ongoing concerns from residents and business owners. Neighbors in past coverage have said they want more police visibility during late hours.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to call the Oklahoma City Police Department's Homicide Unit at (405) 297-1126 or use the department's nonemergency line, and to share any bystander or dash-cam video with investigators. The department frequently asks for footage and witness contact details to help identify suspects and reconstruct timelines, according to the city's investigative guidance City of Oklahoma City. Police said no arrests had been reported and the investigation remained active.
