Fairview shooting: 2 dead, 2 injured as Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation launches probe

Oklahoma State investigators are looking into a shooting in Fairview that left two dead and two critically injured.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2025, 22:14:14 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Investigators from Oklahoma State are probing a shooting incident that occurred in Fairview on Saturday morning, leaving two people dead and two gravely injured.

Fairview shooting: Officers found four people with gunshot injuries when they arrive at the spot. Among the victims, a 17-year-old girl and a 49-year-old man were declared dead

Around 12:45 a.m., Fairview Police officers responded to a residence near East State Road and Sylvia Street and then sought help, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Officers found four people with gunshot injuries when they arrive at the spot. Among the victims, a 17-year-old girl and a 49-year-old man were declared dead. A 13-year-old kid and a 44-year-old lady were brought to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

According to OSBI, there are no more injuries and no suspects at large. The cause of the incident is still being investigated by investigators.

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Two held after drive-by shooting in southeast Oklahoma City

Fairview shooting occurred days after two people were taken into custody following a suspected drive-by shooting in southeast Oklahoma City left one person dead and another injured.

According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, when officers arrived to the shooting scene at 600 SE 21st St. at approximately 8 am on Thursday, Aug. 14, they discovered that James Blue, 56, had been shot and killed. However, a 42-year-old woman, who intends to remain unidentified, is expected to make a full recovery.

Robert Rains, 18, and Azia Nelson-Louie, 20, reportedly fled to Wewoka after firing at the residence from a car. They were later arrested and taken to the Oklahoma County Detention Center.

Rains and Nelson-Louie were booked into the Oklahoma County Detention Center on a murder complaint.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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