A chaotic scene unfolded at the Fairgrounds on Saturday evening as reports of an active shooter sent over a dozen law enforcement agencies into action. The incident occurred at the crowded state fair located on General Pershing Blvd. According to witnesses, shots were fired, plunging fairgoers into a state of panic.
Multiple officers from the Oklahoma City Police Department swiftly arrived at the scene to conduct active investigations. The situation escalated from a fight among several unidentified individuals, with reports of weapons being brandished.
Fairgoers described a massive stampede as attendees attempted to flee the area when gunshots rang out in the vicinity. A significant police presence is currently on-site, and authorities have advised everyone to avoid the area. Those who managed to escape the scene recounted the chaotic event, with some fairgoers seeking shelter at various locations, while others hid beneath stalls. A parent expressed concern, revealing that her teenage son had been pushed down during the chaos.
As of the time of this publication, the number of injured victims has not been disclosed, and the Oklahoma City Police Department has yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident. According to reports, multiple law enforcement units, including the Tactical Units and Fire Department, as well as ambulances, are present at the scene. A handgun has been reported as recovered, and at least one gunshot victim is being transported to a trauma center.
Hannah Bassett Yochum shared a video of shooting at OKC, with the caption that:
Shooting OKC. Life is so scary
In a later update, preliminary investigations have revealed that the incident initially began as a scuffle at the Bennett Event Center, which escalated with shots being fired. The suspect fled the scene, heading north, and reportedly fired additional shots. Responding law enforcement agencies subsequently evacuated the Fairgrounds as they launched a search for the suspect involved in the incident. The Oklahoma City Police Department later confirmed that three suspects have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Additionally, a police helicopter was observed hovering over the scene. Officials are now working to determine if this incident is gang-related.
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