A mass shooting occurred at Arcadia Lake Campground in Edmond, Oklahoma. Emergency crews responded at 9:18 p.m., according to a scanner source for Logan County. The scanner showed approximately 15 gunshot victims at the scene.
Authorities found four victims in the car with gunshot wounds. The car was located near East 15th Street and Timberlake Avenue, according to News9.
At least 10 people were taken to hospitals after the incident, the AP reported. Police have not yet confirmed the full details of the shooting.
Arcadia Lake sits on the Deep Fork River. It is five miles east of Edmond and 1.5 miles west of Arcadia. The lake is a popular urban recreation destination. It contains four parks with a wide range of facilities.
The surrounding grounds offer picnicking, camping, swimming and fishing. Boating, water skiing and hiking are also available. The recreation facility is managed by the City of Edmond, Oklahoma. The lake provides water-oriented recreation in a suitable urban setting.
This remains a developing story. Authorities are expected to release more information as the investigation continues.
Viral video
A viral video shows the presence of police, ambulance and firefighters at night. A social media user counted approximately 14 police units, 7 ambulances and 3 fire engines.
Witnesses say more than three people fled into nearby woods as the situation unfolded. The condition of the suspects remained unknown at this early stage of the incident.
“America feels like it has lost something essential. No one should be afraid of a mass shooting at an ordinary campsite,” responded a social media user.
“Why target a camp for a mass shooting? That’s pretty weird,” another user wrote.
One user X wrote: “Prayers for everyone, no context needed, that’s 15 people shot, they are SICK. Let’s hope they get what they deserve.”
“This is scary and still developing, hope people get the help they need quickly and get the situation under control asap. This is news you never want to see,” another user commented.
