A violent mass shooting at an outdoor lakeside party for young people in central Oklahoma has left at least 10 people wounded, sending shockwaves through the local community and prompting an urgent manhunt for unidentified suspects, local law enforcement confirmed Monday.
The incident unfolded shortly after 9 p.m. local time on Sunday in the area surrounding Arcadia Lake, a popular recreational reservoir located in eastern Edmond roughly 13 miles north of downtown Oklahoma City, according to Edmond Police Department spokesperson Emily Ward.
Initial response efforts transported 10 injured people to area hospitals for treatment, with patients arriving in a range of physical conditions, Ward said. Additional victims independently drove themselves to medical facilities for care, meaning the full count of those harmed is likely to shift as investigators continue processing the scene.
As of late Sunday night, no suspects had been taken into custody. However, law enforcement officials have stated there is no credible evidence of an ongoing active threat to the general public in the area, easing immediate fears of further violence.
“This is obviously a very terrifying situation and we understand the concern from the public and those involved, and we are working extremely hard to find the suspects,” Ward told reporters in a press briefing.
Per reporting from CBS News, the BBC’s U.S. partner, the local Integris Health hospital system confirmed that nine of the wounded patients were being treated at Integris Health Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, while three others received care at Integris Health Edmond Hospital. Hospital representatives noted that all patients were still undergoing full medical assessments as of late Sunday evening.
Arcadia Lake, a man-made recreational destination, draws thousands of visitors each year for outdoor activities including fishing, picnicking, camping and waterfront gatherings. While police have not released official details about the party itself, U.S. media outlets have confirmed that a promotional flyer circulated on social media advertised an event called “Sunday Funday” scheduled for Sunday evening near the Arcadia Lake shoreline.
To support affected families reuniting with loved ones following the chaos, local law enforcement established a dedicated family reunification center at a Walmart location near the shooting site, local media outlets reported. The shooting is the latest incident of gun violence impacting public gatherings in the United States, a country that continues to grapple with persistent mass casualty attacks linked to widespread firearm access.