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06-06-2025
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Police make three arrests in connection to OKC food hall shooting in May
Oklahoma City police have made three arrests in connection with a May 5 shooting near The Collective. The shooting ― which seriously wounded four people and injured at least five more ― occurred outside the food hall in Oklahoma City's Midtown, where people had gathered for a Cinco de Mayo celebration and to watch an Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game against the Denver Nuggets. According to police, investigators learned there was a fight outside of the restaurant between a female suspect and two other patrons. As detailed in arrest affidavits written by police, detectives learned from shooting victims that the 23-year-old woman was heard calling her boyfriend claiming that she had been jumped and that "she was going to have her man come over and shoot the spot up." About five minutes after the phone call, the boyfriend, 25, pulled up in a red Hyundai Sonata with another man, and shots were fired at the crowd, according to the affidavits. The Oklahoman is not naming the three people because they have not been formally charged. More: Police searching for answers after shooting near OKC food hall: Everything we know so far Affidavits also show that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Moore and was later found burned near Interstate 240 Service Road just west of Bryant Avenue on May 7. After the shooting, the woman's boyfriend was stopped in traffic in Moore on May 12 and was arrested on weapon charges, according to Oklahoma City police. Detectives later learned the names of the other two people during the investigation, and both were taken into custody on June 3, almost a full month after the shooting occurred. The boyfriend was already in violation of his probation after pleading guilty in 2024 to assault and battery with a deadly weapon and was taken into federal custody May 23, jail spokesman Mark Opgrande said. The suspects face a range of accusations, including multiple complaints of assault and battery with a deadly weapon, use of a vehicle to facilitate a shooting, third-degree arson and destroying evidence. Online court records do not list attorneys for any of the three in the case. Immediately after the shooting, The Collective provided shelter to people who were injured while first responders were coming to the property. "People were running in to The Collective and the staff was getting them in, making sure they were staying as safe as possible in there," said Nathan Wiewel, a spokesperson for The Collective. "The staff at The Collective were treating them, making sure that they were as safe as possible, making sure that responders could get to them." As the shooting fell on May 5, the food hall was hosting a Cinco de Mayo event and had additional security due to anticipated crowds. The recent shooting outside The Collective seemed to echo an incident from 2012 when eight people were hurt from gunfire in Oklahoma City's Bricktown. A crowd of thousands had been watching a Thunder-Lakers playoff game on the jumbotron outside the arena in Thunder Alley when the 2012 shooting occurred, which led to officials shutting down the large outdoor watch parties. It turned out that the 2012 shooting was not directly tied to the game but was the result of a dispute between two groups of people on the street. As far as the May 2025 incident outside The Collective, however, police said they do not know what caused the fight between the women ahead of the shooting but said they would continue investigating. "These swift arrests highlight the tireless work of our investigators and our commitment to keeping Oklahoma City safe," police said in a news release June 4. In the meantime, The Collective is now operational again after almost a month of recovery. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Police arrest three in relation to May shooting at OKC food hall
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07-05-2025
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9 People Wounded in Mass Shooting at Popular Oklahoma City Food Court During Thunder Playoff Game
On May 5, gunfire erupted during a Cinco de Mayo event at The Collective, a popular food hall in Oklahoma City, injuring nine people Police believe two shooters were involved in an altercation that led to the violence, but the investigation is still ongoing The Collective wants to provide counseling for employees and set up a fund to help victims with medical expenses Seven people were shot and two others were injured by flying glass during a shooting at a popular Oklahoma City food hall. The shooting took place on May 5 at The Collective, a food hall and bar in Oklahoma City, police said, according to The Oklahoman, KOCO news and KFOR. Around 11 p.m., police responded to multiple reports of shots being fired at The Collective, according to the outlets. When officers arrived on scene, they found numerous gunshot victims. The Oklahoman reported that four of the shooting victims were in critical condition but were expected to survive. The Collective was reportedly hosting a Cinco de Mayo event that evening, with the Oklahoma City Thunder playoff game airing on televisions throughout the food hall, when police say an altercation broke out and shots were fired, according to The Oklahoman. Police believe two people were firing guns and no arrests have been made yet. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Now, the foodhall is focusing on the cleanup, providing mental health and counseling services to its employees, Nathan Wiewel, a spokesperson for The Collective told The Oklahoman. He added the business is setting up a fund to help victims with medical bills. 'We love Oklahoma City here at The Collective, and our hearts go out to everyone who was affected by this situation,' Wiewel said to the outlet. 'It's really upsetting and it just breaks our heart, but we are praying and we're really routing for the recovery of Oklahoma City and Midtown from this situation.' The investigation into the shooting is still in the early stages, police told the outlets. Read the original article on People
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07-05-2025
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Police searching for answers after shooting near OKC food hall: Everything we know so far
Authorities are investigating after a shooting near an Oklahoma City food hall resulted in nine injuries and left the Midtown community looking for answers. The Oklahoma City Police Department reports no arrests have been made in relation to the shooting that occurred shortly after 10:30 p.m. on May 5 in the street just outside The Collective, located on N Harvey Ave. in Midtown. The police department is actively investigating the incident and collecting information, though no arrests have been made. Here is everything we known about the incident so far: How many people were injured? On May 5, authorities responded to a shooting just after 10:30 p.m. at NW 10th St. and N. Harvey Ave. There were nine people injured in the incident Monday night. Injuries varied, with seven people suffering gunshot wounds, four of whom were seriously injured. Two others were injured by flying glass. All victims are expected to survive their injuries, police said. More: OKC district reeling after shooting injures 9 outside The Collective: 'It has to stop' What caused the incident? As the investigation is in its early stages, little is known about what caused the incident. According to officials at The Collective, a fight broke out near the patio of the food hall at the corner of Tenth Street and Harvey Avenue. "When the shots were fired, everyone kind of dispersed and panicked at the situation," said Nathan Wiewel, a spokesperson for The Collective. The Collective was hosting a Cinco de Mayo event with additional security due to anticipated crowds. When shots were fired, Wiewel said that people ran into The Collective to take cover. "People were running in to The Collective and the staff was getting them in, making sure they were staying as safe as possible in there," he said. "The staff at The Collective were treating them, making sure that they were as safe as possible, making sure that responders could get to them." How is the community reacting? LiveFree OKC CEO Jess Eddy is one of several area residents leading new efforts to prevent gun violence in the city. For nearly two years, his organization in the city's east side has employed a team of 'PeaceMakers' to intervene in high-stress situations and connect people with mental health resources. The day after the shooting, Eddy was in Washington D.C. advocating for his nonprofit after the Department of Justice announced it was canceling grant funding previously meant for LiveFree OKC and similar programs nationwide. 'LiveFree OKC extends our love and support to all impacted by last night's shooting at The Collective. Instead of a time of shared enjoyment watching the Thunder play, guns were fired and bullets ripped through flesh and life,' Eddy said in a statement. 'We pray for those directly impacted and the families of those injured.' The Collective is focusing on the mental health of employees, setting up a fund to help victims with medical bills and long-term goals of cleanup as the shooting left some property damage. For now, The Collective remains closed, with several boarded-up windows and discarded medical gloves in the street, the last signs remaining in the wake of Monday night's shooting. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Shooting in OKC near The Collective leaves 9 injured: Everything we know
