OKLAHOMA CITY – Police are investigating a shooting at a restaurant near Lake Hefner.
Officials say several people were shot and one was injured while running from the scene. Two of those shot are at the hospital undergoing surgery, police say.
Police say they are expected to survive.
Thursday night, police say a fourth victim was identified. That person suffered a minor injury. It is unclear how the victim sustained the injury.
Police say the gunman is dead and there is no active threat. Officials say a citizen confronted the suspect and shot and killed him.
Police also say the gunman was wearing earplugs and glasses, however, it is unknown whether the glasses were for prescription purposes or protection.
Roads in the area have been shut down. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
Just after 7 p.m. police said there was no longer an active threat in the area near Britton and Lake Hefner Parkway.
Multiple shootings reported in the area of Britton/Hefner Parkway. Roads in the area have been shut down. Avoid area. More updates as available.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 24, 2018
#breaking @lancewest getting ready to go live @kfor pic.twitter.com/9JNbl6HcLm
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) May 25, 2018
OU Medical confirms they have three patients in relation. Their conditions are “good, fair, and undetermined.” Grandfather of victim says she was shot in the tailbone area. Bullet grazed his daughter’s arm @kfor https://t.co/v8gFVbWAjb
— Lili Zheng (@LiliNBC5) May 25, 2018
We are on the south side of Louie’s. Police have set up lights to continue their investigation well into the night. @kfor pic.twitter.com/Lp0FZ3ol7N
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) May 25, 2018
According to the father/grandfather of the victims, his daughter suffered a minor gunshot wound, but his granddaughter is undergoing surgery and was shot near the tailbone.
#breaking a friend of one of the hostesses inside the restaurant is waiting for word at the reunification center at the Hefner Lighthouse. She’s talking with @CassandraOnTV @kfor pic.twitter.com/7TpP62yDpp
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) May 25, 2018
#breaking suspect dead, 2 shot after shooting at Lake Hefner in OKC. @kfor @OKCPD “looks to be a random act.” pic.twitter.com/nOa9n4WqQx
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) May 25, 2018
Right now on @kfor – @kforkevinogle and @JoleenChaney on the phone with man who says his daughter and granddaughter were shot. He says his granddaughter is just 13 years old. He also says they were there for a birthday party.
— Lauren Daniels (@lauren_daniels4) May 25, 2018
#breaking just talked to the mother of a woman who was inside. @lancewest is being told employees and patrons will be reunited with family in the next 30 minutes. @kfor pic.twitter.com/lAOKtgDZ51
— Patrick Spencer (@made4tv) May 25, 2018
Regarding the shooting at Lake Hefner a fourth victim has been identified. The victim suffered a minor injury. It is unclear how the victim sustained the injury.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 25, 2018
This is concerning the shooting at Louie’s at Lake Hefner. Follow @OKCPD for more information! https://t.co/bNh0fSKyCn
— Red Cross Oklahoma (@RedCrossOK) May 25, 2018
The father/grandfather of the victims says his daughter and granddaughter were at Louie’s to celebrate the little girl’s birthday.
Police say they have at least 100 witnesses and will be interviewing each one.
The 12-year-old victim’s grandfather, Dennis Will, says his daughter was also shot.
The juvenile female shot is 12 years old, according to her grandfather who spoke to News 4. He says she was shot in the arm and is undergoing surgery. She is expected to survive.
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I am in touch with the City Manager & the Police Chief. As OCPD has reported, the suspect is dead. OCPD asks that everyone avoid East Wharf tonight so that they can complete their investigation at the scene. https://t.co/0B2umP8cJz
— Mayor David Holt (@davidfholt) May 25, 2018
Police say everyone needs to avoid the area. They will be investigating for several hours.
The suspect has not yet been identified. All we know is that he is a white male.
A child who was at the scene said everyone started running or hiding under tables as gunshots rang out.
An adult female and juvenile female were shot and are undergoing surgery. Police say they are expected to survive.
Correction: Two people taken to the hospital. The victims are expected to survive.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 25, 2018
Here’s what we know so far from Oklahoma City Police:
Around 6:30 p.m., police responded to the Louie’s restaurant near Lake Hefner. Police say the gunman went inside the restaurant and opened fire. They are calling it a “random act” at this point. Two people were shot and are now in the hospital undergoing surgery.One person broke his arm while running from the scene. As the suspect was exiting the restaurant, a “bystander with a pistol confronted the shooter outside” and fatally shot him.
Officials say the shooter was wearing ear plugs and glasses, however, it is unknown whether the glasses were meant for protection or prescription purposes.
Here’s what we know so far from Oklahoma City Police:
Around 6:30 p.m., police responded to the Louie’s restaurant near Lake Hefner. Police say the gunman went inside the restaurant and opened fire. They are calling it a “random act” at this point. Two people were shot and are now in the hospital undergoing surgery.One person broke his arm while running from the scene. As the suspect was exiting the restaurant, a “bystander with a pistol confronted the shooter outside” and fatally shot him.
Lake Hefner shooting update: A man walked into the Louie’s restaurant and opened fire with a gun. Two people were shot. One person has been taken to a hospital with serious injuries. A bystander with a pistol confronted the shooter outside the restaurant and fatally shot him.
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 25, 2018
⚠️ ALERT! If you have any information regarding the shooting at Lake Hefner, please call the Homicide Tip Line at 405-297-1200
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 25, 2018
