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Police reported that a shooting incident at a lakeside party near Oklahoma City left at least 10 individuals hospitalized with gunshot injuries on Sunday.
According to Emily Ward, a spokesperson for the Edmond police, officers were dispatched Sunday evening following numerous calls about gunfire around 9 p.m. at a gathering close to Arcadia Lake.
As of late Sunday, authorities had not made any arrests related to the shooting, though Ward assured that there was no ongoing threat to the community.
Authorities cordoned off an area near South Air Depot Boulevard in Edmond, Oklahoma, following the shooting at Lake Arcadia’s campground on Sunday, May 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
“We’re actively engaging with victims and witnesses throughout the metro area,” Ward stated.
In addition to the 10 people transported to hospitals by emergency responders, Ward said more drove themselves to hospitals for medical evaluations.
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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