Mass Shooting in Deep Red State – 13 Victims

A shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake on Sunday night left at least a dozen people injured, according to local authorities and hospital officials.

Police in Edmond said they received reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. at a gathering of young people near the lake.

“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,” Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said.

Ward confirmed that no arrests had been made as of late Sunday and said investigators were actively interviewing victims and witnesses across the metro area.

“We’re kind of all over the metro speaking with victims and witnesses,” she added.

Officials said at least 12 people were taken to hospitals, with some victims transported by emergency responders and others arriving on their own. Victims were reported to be in “various conditions,” though specific details about injuries have not been released.

A spokesperson for Integris Health said nine patients were treated at Integris Health Baptist Medical Center and three at Integris Health Edmond Hospital. All were still being evaluated late Sunday night.

Arcadia Lake, about 13 miles north of Oklahoma City, is a popular recreational destination known for boating, fishing, camping, and picnicking.

The shooting comes decades after Edmond was the site of one of the deadliest workplace shootings in U.S. history. During the Edmond post office shooting on Aug. 20, 1986, postal worker Patrick Sherrill killed 14 co-workers before taking his own life.

Authorities continue to investigate the latest incident as they search for those responsible.