Around 10 individuals were taken to medical facilities with gunshot injuries following a shooting incident at a party near a lake in Oklahoma City on Sunday, as reported by local authorities.
Edmond police were dispatched on Sunday evening after multiple reports of gunfire around 9 p.m. at a gathering near Arcadia Lake, according to police spokesperson Emily Ward during a press conference.
As of late Sunday, no arrests had been made concerning the incident, although Ward assured that there was no identified threat to the community.
The area near S. Air Depot Boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma, was cordoned off by police after the shooting at the Lake Arcadia campground on Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
“Our team is actively engaging with victims and witnesses across the metro area,” stated Ward.
Besides the 10 individuals transported by emergency services, Ward mentioned that several others sought medical attention on their own.
Victims were admitted to hospitals in “various conditions,” she said.
Ward said the party where the shooting was reported featured a large group of people who are believed to be young adults.
Emily Ward with the Edmond Police gives an update on a campground shooting at Arcadia Lake in Edmond, Oklahoma, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Authorities from the Edmond Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies responded to the area east of East 15th Street and Air Depot.
“Edmond Police, along with Oklahoma City Police and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, responded to the scene and located numerous victims,” the police department also said in a social media post.
“Emergency personnel transported 10 victims to various metro-area hospitals. The total number of victims is expected to change as additional individuals transported themselves to area hospitals. There is no update on victim conditions at this time. There are no suspects in custody,” the post added.
Authorities from the Edmond Police Department, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and other agencies responded to the area east of East 15th Street and Air Depot. (Edmond Police)
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact Edmond Police.
Arcadia Lake is located around 13 miles north of Oklahoma City in the suburb of Edmond. It is a manmade reservoir used for flood control that is also a popular recreational spot for fishing, boating, picnicking and camping.
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