Gunman dead, others injured after shooting at restaurant near Lake Hefner

K. Butcher

7 years ago

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.

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https://nxstrib-com-release.go-vip.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/05/police-cars.jpeg?quality=85&strip=all&w=770 More than two dozen police cars are on scene.

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A family tells News 4’s Bill Miston they came to Lake Hefner to see the lighthouse and were about to get out of their vehicle when they heard gunshots.

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Sources are telling News 4’s Lance West that a concealed carry patron at the restaurant shot and killed the gunman.

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Oklahoma City Police will be giving a briefing very soon. We will cover it live and stream it on KFOR.com/live and on our apps.

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An eyewitness eating at another restaurant in the area says he heard the gunfire and saw people pouring out of Louie’s and looking for cover.-

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NBC Programming has been moved to KAUT due to coverage of the shooting on KFOR.

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Oklahoma City police say there are no outstanding suspects at this time.

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A family reunification center has been established at the Lighthouse Center located at 3333 W Hefner Rd.

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https://twitter.com/OKCPD/status/999804452587520000

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