One injured in SW Oklahoma City shooting

Police respond to early morning altercation at apartment complex

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:44am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on the ground, reflecting the harsh lighting and creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually represents the investigation into a shooting incident.A police investigation into a shooting incident in a residential area of Oklahoma City exposes the ongoing challenges of gun violence in the community.Oklahoma City Today

The Oklahoma City Police Department responded to a shooting near SW 68th St and Diana Dr. early Saturday morning. OKCPD confirmed that two adult males got into an argument outside of The Flats On May apartments, which led to one male drawing a weapon and shooting the other.

Why it matters

Gun violence and altercations in residential areas are an ongoing concern for Oklahoma City, which has seen an increase in property crime and violent incidents in recent years, especially in the southwest part of the city.

The details

According to police, the two men were involved in an argument outside the apartment complex when one of them pulled out a gun and shot the other. The injured man was transported to a local hospital, and the shooter fled the scene. Authorities are still investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.

  • The incident occurred early Saturday morning.

The players

Oklahoma City Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the shooting incident.

The Flats On May

The apartment complex where the altercation and shooting took place.

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What’s next

Police are still searching for the suspect who fled the scene and are continuing their investigation into the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and public safety in Oklahoma City, particularly in residential areas, and the need for continued efforts to address these issues in the community.