At approximately 12:30 a.m. on May 4th, 2025, a large crowd gathered in downtown Tulsa, which began to turn volatile. Although several Officers were already on the scene, a call was made for additional officers to assist.
As Officers responded to the area of 2nd and Elgin, a fight erupted within the crowd, and multiple individuals began firing shots both into and out of the crowd.
One individual was observed by Officers firing shots into the crowd while standing among others. Recognizing him as an ongoing threat, officers pursued him as he fled with a semi-automatic pistol in his hand. During the chase, one Officer discharged their weapon, striking the individual.
While Officers were administering first aid to the injured suspect, gunfire continued in the crowd of people.
Unbeknownst to the Officers managing the first shooting incident, another individual with a semi-automatic pistol was positioned behind them. An Officer from a different vantage point identified him as a continuing threat and discharged their weapon, striking this individual.
Officers attempted to provide first aid to this second individual; however, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
As of this report, at least five individuals have been shot by multiple suspects' gunfire. The victims were transported to the hospital with varying degrees of injuries, but none are reported to have died at this time. We suspect there may be additional victims, and a more detailed account will be available as the investigation progresses.
Our Crime Scene Unit has recovered multiple firearms, spent casings, and bullets from the scene. Gunfire from the suspects struck several buildings, and our team is currently working with business owners who discovered damage to their properties overnight.
The Officers involved in the shootings have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Tulsa Police Department procedures.
All evidence will be submitted to the Tulsa County District Attorney's Office, which will review the Officers' actions as part of the investigation.
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