Gunfire shattered a carefree lakeside gathering near Oklahoma City late Sunday, injuring at least 23 young people aged 16 to 30 at an unsanctioned party advertised as “Sunday Funday” on social media, according to iShareNews reports citing police and hospital updates.
What began as a draw for crowds from across the metro area via platforms like Instagram and Snapchat turned into panic around 9 p.m. at Scissortail Campground by Arcadia Lake in Edmond.
Witnesses described chaos as two men in ski masks unleashed a barrage, sending partygoers fleeing into wooded hills. Self-transporting victims swelled the toll from 13 initial hospitalizations to 23, with Integris Health treating the majority: three in critical condition, four serious, and six already released.
Edmond Police spokesperson Emily Ward called it a “terrifying situation,” noting officers combed the dense terrain overnight and now scour Flock license plate readers for leads.
No arrests yet, but authorities assure no active public threat. Organizers posted apologies online: “Please send prayers our way and we do apologize to everyone.”
This incident exposes the perils of viral pop-up events, where lax oversight meets youthful exuberance at public spots like Arcadia Lake, a flood-control reservoir turned recreation haven since 1987.
Experts worry warmer months could amplify such risks, echoing recent teen shootings in Texas and Indiana over the holiday weekend.
Arcadia Lake Shooting Update – Edmond, OK—(Confirmed 2 deceased, 13 injured and 4 still in critical condition)
A barrage of bullets erupted around 9 p.m. Sunday night during a large party at a campground near Arcadia Lake in Edmond, just north of Oklahoma City.
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Families now grapple with trauma, as the youngest victim, 16, fights for recovery among peers drawn by digital hype. Police urge tips via 911, vowing relentless pursuit.
As Edmond reels, residents question social media’s role in fueling unmonitored crowds. Stay tuned for suspect developments and victim outcomes in this fluid probe.
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