A mass shooting at a campground in Edmond, Oklahoma left multiple people wounded late Sunday, with at least ten transported to area hospitals and authorities still searching for suspects as the investigation continues.
Overnight, law enforcement responded to a chaotic scene at a campground near Arcadia Lake in Edmond after reports of gunfire just after 9 p.m. Local responders found multiple victims and emergency crews moved injured people to several metro hospitals. Initial local statements put the number of those taken to hospitals at ten, while other reporting outlets cite at least a dozen wounded.
The Edmond Police Department posted about the incident on X to alert the public and to ask for tips as the investigation got under way. Community members nearby described a sudden surge of panic as first responders arrived and private vehicles began transporting people to care. The department made a direct plea for anyone with information to come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.
“There are no suspects in custody. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Edmond Police Department at (405) 359-4338. We will release more information when it becomes available,” they wrote.
At least 12 people were hospitalized after gunfire broke out during a party at a campground in Oklahoma on Sunday night, local officials said.
The shooting at Arcadia Lake in Edmond happened just after 9 p.m., the Edmond Police Department said on X. The extent of the injuries and their exact nature were not immediately clear.
“Edmond Police, along with Oklahoma City Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, responded to the scene and located numerous victims. Emergency personnel transported 10 victims to various metro-area hospitals,” police said.
Police gave updates from the scene and emphasized coordination between multiple agencies, including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Oklahoma City police. Investigators are collecting evidence and canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage that could identify suspects. Officials also noted that some victims left the scene on their own, which could change victim totals as hospitals report arrivals.
Authorities told the media they were treating the event as an active crime scene and planned to keep officers in the area while detectives piece together a timeline. Officers are also reviewing any cellphone and video evidence and interviewing attendees to establish who was present and what triggered the shooting. The mood in Edmond is one of shock, and neighbors say they’re anxious for answers and cleaner security at local public spaces.
“We’re out here investigating a shooting this evening that occurred at approximately 9 o’clock at Lake Arcadia,” said Edmond Police spokesperson Emily Ward. “Edmond Police, along with Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Oklahoma City Police responded to find multiple victims. I can confirm that we have transported ten to area metro hospitals in various conditions. I do not have an update on those conditions at this time. However, there will be more victim numbers coming in as some did take their own personal vehicles to the hospital. We are going to be investigating throughout the evening.”
As of the latest on-scene statements, no suspects were in custody and police emphasized there is no known ongoing threat to the broader public at this time. Investigators have asked anyone who witnessed the incident or who has footage to contact the Edmond Police Department to help build a clearer timeline. The community is being urged to remain vigilant and to report any tips that might lead to arrests.
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