This morning (Monday), the silence of a recreation area in the US state of Oklahoma was shattered by the sound of gunfire, and as a result of this incident, at least 15 people were shot.
Publish dateMonday 4 May 2026 - 11:08
Story Code : 353478
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): A mass shooting incident at the Arcadia Lake Recreational Camp in Edmond, Oklahoma, led to a widespread evacuation of the area and the dispatch of a large number of rescue and police forces.
According to initial reports from the police radio and local sources, at least 15 people were shot in this horrific incident, which occurred around 9:30 pm local time.
Upon entering the area of the incident, police forces were faced with a heartbreaking scene: 4 victims who had been seriously injured by gunshots were found inside a car near the intersection of East 15th Street and Timberlake Avenue. The condition of these people and other possible injuries has not been released at this time.
Witnesses, who counted a large number of emergency vehicles, reported the presence of seven ambulances, 14 police units and three fire engines at the scene. This volume of deployment indicates the seriousness of the incident and its possible scope.
While no official has yet released confirmed information about the identity or motive of the attacker (or attackers), local reports indicate that the gunman fled the scene after opening fire on those present at the campground.
Edmond Police, along with the Oklahoma State Highway Patrol, have launched a wide-ranging search for the suspect or suspects, and the investigation is ongoing.
State of emergency and evacuation order
The incident occurred during the Memorial Day weekend (one of the busiest tourist periods in the United States), and authorities urged people to stay away from the Arcadia Lake area for safety and to conduct an investigation.
According to initial reports from the police radio and local sources, at least 15 people were shot in this horrific incident, which occurred around 9:30 pm local time.
Upon entering the area of the incident, police forces were faced with a heartbreaking scene: 4 victims who had been seriously injured by gunshots were found inside a car near the intersection of East 15th Street and Timberlake Avenue. The condition of these people and other possible injuries has not been released at this time.
Witnesses, who counted a large number of emergency vehicles, reported the presence of seven ambulances, 14 police units and three fire engines at the scene. This volume of deployment indicates the seriousness of the incident and its possible scope.
While no official has yet released confirmed information about the identity or motive of the attacker (or attackers), local reports indicate that the gunman fled the scene after opening fire on those present at the campground.
Edmond Police, along with the Oklahoma State Highway Patrol, have launched a wide-ranging search for the suspect or suspects, and the investigation is ongoing.
State of emergency and evacuation order
The incident occurred during the Memorial Day weekend (one of the busiest tourist periods in the United States), and authorities urged people to stay away from the Arcadia Lake area for safety and to conduct an investigation.
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