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Patty’s Event Center (Picture credit: Google Maps)
At least one person has died, and 12 others are injured after multiple gunshots were fired at a Halloween party in
Oklahoma City
early Saturday.
The incident began with an argument between two groups inside
Patty’s Event Center
, located on the 5800 block of South Agnew Avenue, about 3.5 miles east of Will Rogers World Airport, around 12:30 am, according to a CNN report citing Oklahoma City
police
.
The argument continued into the parking lot, where shots were fired. The verbal altercation then moved back inside the venue, where
gunfire
continued, according to Sergeant Jon Skuta.
One male died at the scene, and 12 others sustained gunshot wounds, according to Skuta. Two of the injured were transported to a local hospital in
critical condition
.
Police are currently investigating the incident and have detained several individuals but have not identified any suspects. Investigators are using cellphone videos as part of their evidence. Authorities believe
multiple gunmen
were involved and that rifles were used.
According to police, this was not a random
shooting
, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The total number of attendees at the party remains unknown.
