Oklahoma State University shooting: 3 people injured at a residential hall on campus, active shooter reported

A shooting at Oklahoma State University's Carreker East residence hall injured several individuals, including at least one student.

Updated on: Oct 19, 2025, 20:05:40 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A shooting at a residence hall of Oklahoma State University on Sunday morning left three people wounded, said police.

Several individuals were injured in a shooting at Oklahoma State University's Carreker East residence hall early Sunday. (Unsplash)

After shooting victims notified the incident, police arrived at the Carreker East residence hall on McElroy Road and North Lincoln Street at approximately 3:40 a.m.

“At approximately 3:40 a.m., the OSU Police Department responded to Carreker East residential hall after shooting victims reported the incident,” the official OSU Police and Safety account wrote on X.

Oklahoma State University shooting: What we know about victims

The victims include at least one OSU student. The victims were rushed to hospitals at Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Police have advised public to stay away from the area in Carreker East. However, there is no ongoing threat to the campus.

“If you have any information, please contact the OSU Police Department at 405-744-6523. You can also live chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app. Rave Guardian provides the option for you to remain anonymous when submitting tips,” police said.

“Initial reports indicate a large, private party occurred at an off-campus location. After the gathering disbanded, some attendees returned to Carreker East where the shooting occurred,” the statement concluded.

Oklahoma State University shooting: Is suspect identified?

There is currently no information available regarding the suspect, the reason behind the shooting, or the number of shots fired.

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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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