SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — Sand Springs police found a man shot to death at a QuikTrip early on Jan. 9.
Sand Springs Police Department told 2 News three people in the same car drove to QuikTrip. The driver went inside the store while the passengers a man and woman got into a fight in the car.
SSPD said shots were fired and the man was killed. The woman spoke to police after the shooting and was arrested.
The shooting happened at the corner of W. Wekiwa Rd. and Wilson Ave, just off Highway 412. The QuikTrip is still operating.
Capt. Jody Fogleman said officers got a call about a disturbance around 4:20 am.
“Upon arrival, they found a dead black male in the back of a vehicle with an obvious gunshot wound," Fogleman said. "Upon investigating, they found another individual, who claimed to be the shooter.”
Police said they are collecting evidence and investigating the death. They did not release the name of the victim or possible shooter.
Fogleman said there is no danger to the public.
The woman is tribal and the Federal Bureau of Investigation is taking over the case.
After the shooting, Quiktrip's Corporate Communications Manager Aisha Jefferson said the company is working with law enforcement as they investigate.
“We are working closely with law enforcement to assist with their ongoing investigation. QuikTrip’s top priority is always safety – a responsibility we take very seriously, which is why we are partnering with area law enforcement and community organizations to address public safety issues. We continue to identify and deploy innovative solutions in our stores that provide our customers with the best experience while ensuring the safety of our customers, employees, and communities in which we are honored to serve,” Jefferson said.
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