A weekend gathering at an Oklahoma campground turned into chaos after gunfire erupted near Arcadia Lake, leaving at least 13 people injured and launching a massive search for suspects by law enforcement authorities.
The shooting happened Sunday night during a large party at Spring Creek Park near Arcadia Lake in Edmond, just outside Oklahoma City. Authorities said emergency crews rushed to the scene after multiple 911 calls reported shots fired around 9 p.m.
Edmond Police spokesperson Emily Ward described the scene as terrifying as investigators worked through the night to identify those responsible.
“This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,” Ward said during a press briefing.
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Ten victims were transported to metro-area hospitals by ambulance while others arrived in private vehicles seeking treatment. Hospital officials confirmed patients were taken to both Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City and Integris Health Edmond Hospital. Victims remained in “various conditions,” according to police.
Authorities from the Edmond Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Oklahoma City Police responded to the wooded campground area as investigators interviewed witnesses spread across the metro. No arrests had been announced as of Monday morning.
Social media flyers circulating after the shooting showed the event had been promoted as a “Sunday Funday” gathering featuring food, drinks and music at the lake.
As this investigation continues, we join together in prayer for every victim recovering from this tragedy, for the families carrying fear and heartbreak and for the emergency responders, nurses, doctors and law enforcement officers working through the aftermath of this violence. We pray for healing, protection, wisdom for investigators and peace over a shaken community.
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