Oklahoma City, OK — A man is in critical condition after being shot Monday afternoon in northeast Oklahoma City. The shooting occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of NE 12th Street and Standish Drive, prompting several 911 calls from residents who reported hearing gunshots in the area.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the victim lying in the middle of the road. According to the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD), the man had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but authorities have said the victim’s injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
Due to the severity of the injury, homicide detectives have been called to the scene and are handling the investigation. A spokesperson for the police department confirmed that they do not expect the victim to survive.
Witnesses in the area have been interviewed, and investigators are working to piece together details of the shooting. As part of their efforts, police are reviewing footage from doorbell cameras and cell phones in the neighborhood to gather additional clues. However, as of now, no suspect descriptions have been released.
The police department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. No arrests have been made at this time, and authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
This shooting marks another violent incident in Oklahoma City as local law enforcement agencies work to combat an ongoing rise in violent crime in certain neighborhoods.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
