At least 23 people injured in Oklahoma lake party shooting: Police
At least 23 people have been injured in a shooting that erupted Sunday evening throughout what police alleged was an “unsanctioned” lakeside party in Edmond, Oklahoma, that had been marketed on social media and drew a big crowd of younger adults.
The capturing occurred at round 9 pm at Arcadia Lake in Edmond, about 14 miles north of Oklahoma City, Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond Police Department, stated throughout a convention Sunday evening.
On Monday, Edmond police officers stated the variety of victims injured in the capturing grew from 13 to 23 as extra confirmed up at emergency rooms on their very own.
Alonzo Adams/AP – PHOTO: Police block off close to S. Air Depot boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma, after a campground capturing at Lake Arcadia, on May 3, 2026.
The victims’ accidents ranged in severity, together with gunshot wounds, police stated.
According to Integris Health, victims handled for accidents at its Edmond and Oklahoma City hospitals ranged in age from 16 to 30.
No arrests have been introduced, however police stated in an announcement Monday that “investigators are actively working the case and are not releasing suspect information at this time.”
(*23*)Alonzo Adams/AP – PHOTO: Police block the doorway to Scissortail Campground at Arcadia Lake, May 4, 2026, in Edmond, Okla., after a mass capturing Sunday night.
“The incident occurred during an unsanctioned party that began after dark and was advertised across multiple social media platforms, drawing a large crowd of young adults from across the metro area. The event was not a permitted or reserved gathering,” in accordance with the assertion.
(*23*)Alonzo Adams/AP – PHOTO: Police block the doorway to Scissortail Campground at Arcadia Lake, May 4, 2026, in Edmond, Okla., after a mass capturing on Sunday night.
Edmond cops responded to Arcadia Lake and the close by Scissortail Campground after receiving a number of 911 calls from people reporting pictures fired.
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“There is no reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to the public,” in accordance with a police assertion on Monday.
Seeking the general public’s assist in figuring out a suspect, police requested that anybody with details about the capturing contact the Edmond Police Department instantly.