Update (12:50 a.m. EDT): At least 10 people have been taken to hospital following a shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake outside Oklahoma City, police said.
Edmond Police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received multiple reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. on Sunday near Arcadia Lake, where a group of young people had gathered.
Ward said at least 10 victims were transported to hospitals, while others may have sought treatment on their own. She added that the injured were in “various conditions.”
As of now, no suspects are currently in custody.
Arcadia Lake is located about 13 miles (21 km) north of Oklahoma City in the suburb of Edmond, a city of roughly 100,000 residents. The lake is a popular recreational area known for picnicking, camping, fishing, and water sports.
Initial report: A massive police presence was reported near Arcadia Lake Campground in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Sunday following unconfirmed reports of shots fired.
{{/usCountry}}Initial report: A massive police presence was reported near Arcadia Lake Campground in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Sunday following unconfirmed reports of shots fired.
{{/usCountry}}According to KFOR, the calls may have originated from the Caddo Pavilion area. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene.
Unconfirmed reports suggest there may be between five and nine victims; however, HT.com has not independently verified this information, and authorities have not confirmed these figures so far.
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Videos surface
Videos shared on social media by witnesses show a heavy police response and scenes of chaos following the reported gunfire.
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Witness reports
Several witnesses and local residents took to social media to describe the situation and the scale of the emergency response.
One witness wrote, "Everyone check on your people there was a mass shooting at arcadia lake."
Another added, "Does anybody know what’s going on out by Lake Arcadia? No exaggeration, we have had probably 30 police cars fly by our house along with multiple fire engines and ambulances. We have no idea what’s happening."
A third person reported, "Mass shooting right now at Lake Arcadia. Anyone know what's going on? 50 police cars right be."
A local resident added, “Friend was fishing at Arcadia said he heard like 30 gun shots."
Another wrote, "Just got out of there. Crazy. Multiple men with rifles."