EDMOND, Okla. — Edmond police said an 18-year-old woman died from injuries from a shooting on May 3.
The shooting started as a party and two groups started fighting and opened fire. The shots injured 23 people.
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Police search for two suspects following mass shooting at Edmond's Arcadia Lake
In a Facebook post, Edmond police said:
"We are saddened to confirm that an 18-year-old young woman has passed away from injuries sustained in the Arcadia Lake shooting on Sunday night. Our thoughts are with her loved ones, as well as all those affected by this tragic incident.
We thank our community and media partners for their patience and understanding as we work to confirm details and release appropriate information. This investigation is being handled with the utmost care and seriousness."
We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available and can be responsibly shared without compromising the integrity of the investigation."
In an update on May 5th, Edmond police said they initially responded to a loud music call, but it turned into a multi-agency response to a mass shooting.
Police released little information in the days since the shooting, an issue that came up during the May 5th update, as many journalists pressed for information about the suspect to share with the public.
WATCH: Full update from Edmond police May 5th:
Investigators are searching for two suspects, though they are not releasing any identifying information about the pair.
Sgt. James Hamm, “Typically, when we do release suspect information, that’s for two reasons. Number 1: if there’s pertinent information for public safety, or we need the public’s assistance. and currently neither one of those things apply in this case. "
They also did not answer questions about the type of guns used in the shooting.
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