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Metro independent living facility battling Legionnaire's in water system
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – A resident at a metro independent living facility recently died from Legionnaires Disease, which is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella that grows in warm water. Further state health department testing found the bacteria in their water system. 'We're lost,' 3-year resident of Autumn House in Midwest City Carleen Sporn said. 'We're just a bunch of old people trying to survive.' LOCAL NEWS: Medical personnel prepare for game day emergencies ahead of college football season Sporn got a letter sent out by management on Monday evening describing the situation, which put her on edge. 'We're all concerned about our safety,' Sporn said. 'I'm concerned because we're an old folks home. I mean, we can die of anything.' The letter she got goes on to say the resident had recently traveled so 'we cannot definitively state that he was infected at Autumn House.' The testing from the State Department of Health found 19 different cases with the bacteria. 'They're telling us they're going to fix it, but we don't know when,' Sporn said. The homes executive director said they are treating their drinkable water system and forming a treatment plan for long term control. There's no date for the treatment yet. The home issued a statement that you can read in full below. 'Autumn House is very concerned about the well-being of our residents and have been working diligently with health authorities to take all appropriate steps to protect their health. We are looking forward to finishing the remediation for this bacteria, which we have come to understand can be found in many locations, and returning to normal activities within our community.' LOCAL NEWS: Metro schools implement cell phone ban for upcoming school year The bacteria isn't spread person to person, but instead by inhaling mists or droplets from an infected area. So, for now as a precaution, residents are encouraged to take sponge baths and drink bottled water. 'We need help. We just want some answers,' Sporn said. In the letter, the home also said they emptied their ice machine to clean it. They recommend residents buy bagged ice for now. The bacteria can also cause two other less serious illnesses than Legionnaire's but the home tells KFOR that no other people have turned up sick. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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26-05-2025
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One person injured, suspect on the run after shooting in Midwest City
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — One person has been taken to the hospital after a shooting in a Midwest City neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Midwest City Police say a person was shot in the arm in a neighborhood near NE 10th and N Air Depot Boulevard. The victim's injuries are said to be non-life threatening. The victim attempted to drive to the hospital, but only made it to NE 10th and Midwest, according to police. It's currently unclear why the victim stopped. The shooter reportedly ran away from the scene following the incident. Police have not released a description of the suspect at this time. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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One injured, suspect still at large following Monday afternoon shooting in Midwest City
MIDWEST CITY — Police are still searching for a suspect following a shooting near Northeast 10 Street and Air Depot Boulevard in Midwest City, according to reports from News 9 and KOCO. Both stations reported that police responded to a shooting that injured one man on Monday, May 26. The Oklahoman reached out to the Midwest City Police Department to verify details and obtain updated information about the incident, but had not received a response at the time of publication. KOCO reported that a fight occurred at the location earlier in the day, and a person involved in that fight returned with a gun and shot someone in the arm before fleeing the scene, according to Midwest City Police. According to News 9, Midwest City Police cited a "disturbance," but could not give an more details on what led to the shooting. The injured man initially left the scene before being stopped by police, then EMSA took him to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to News 9 reports. At this time, there is no description of the suspect and they are still at large, according to KOCO and News 9. The shooting comes just three days after 21-year-old Ethan Buycks was killed in a shooting at a high school graduation party on a street just a few blocks away in Midwest City. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Police searching for suspect in Midwest City shooting that injured one
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24-05-2025
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Homicide investigation underway after Midwest City party shooting
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a 21-year-old in a shooting Friday night in Midwest City. According to the Midwest City Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunshots being heard in the 3300 block of N. Oak Grove at around 10:20 p.m. Friday. When officers arrived, numerous people were seen running down the street and leaving in vehicles. Police found one victim who was lying in the front yard of a home with multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, officials say. ORIGINAL STORY: One dead in Midwest City pool party shooting Officers performed life-saving measures on the victim before they were transported to OU Medical, where they were pronounced dead upon arrival. Police identified the victim as 21-year-old Ethan Buycks of Oklahoma City. Authorities learned while investigating that there was an open invitation pool party for high school graduates in the area, where as many as 100 people attended the party. Detectives and investigators questioned residents in the neighborhood, the department says. There is no confirmed suspect description at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Doolittle at 405-739-1328 or the Midwest City Police Department's non-emergency number at 405-739-1388. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-05-2025
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Police responding to shooting in Midwest City
MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (KFOR) — Police are responding to a shooting Friday night where at least one person was injured in Midwest City. Officials say the shooting happened near Oak Grove Drive and N Air Depot Boulevard. Authorities arrived to the scene to a male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to OU Medical shortly after. The severity of injuries are currently unknown. As of now, there is no suspect information. The scene of the shooting is under further investigation. KFOR will update as more information arrives. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
