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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
