CHEROKEE COUNTY, Okla. — The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office is investigating after someone stabbed multiple people at a campground and resort northeast of Tahlequah.
Deputies said someone reported the stabbing around 2:30 a.m. the morning of June 13.
First responders found four people, two men and two women, with stab wounds.
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Victims suffered varying degrees of injuries. Emergency crews took some to the hospital via ambulance, while others needed helicopter transport.
The victims are at hospitals in Tulsa and Fayetteville.
Officials arrested two people, Dominic Hernandez, 40, and Jessica Murguia, 42.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department, firefighters with the Illinois River Fire Department, and medics with the Northeastern Health Systems-Tahlequah and Cherokee Nation Emergency Medical Service.
Arrowhead Resort released this statement on Monday morning.
To Our Valued Guests,
We want to address an incident that recently occurred at our resort involving an altercation between individuals in our campground. We are deeply saddened by what took place, and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. Violence has no place at Arrowhead Resort, and the safety and well-being of our guests, staff, and families will always remain our highest priority.
We are incredibly grateful for the swift actions of our security team, whose immediate response helped bring the situation under control and prevented it from becoming even more serious. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to GRDA Police, the local law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and medical personnel for their rapid response, professionalism, and support during this difficult situation. We are fully cooperating with the authorities as their investigation continues.
While this was an isolated incident, we are taking additional steps to further strengthen our security presence and enhance the safety measures already in place throughout the resort. Arrowhead Resort has always been, and will continue to be, a family-friendly destination where our guests can relax, spend time with loved ones, and create lasting memories with confidence.
We appreciate the patience, understanding, and support our guests and community have shown during this challenging time. Our hearts remain with the victims and their families, and we continue to pray for a full recovery for those who were injured.
Thank you for your continued trust in Arrowhead Resort. We remain committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment for every guest, and together we will move forward.
Sincerely,
The Arrowhead Resort Staff
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