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Police searching for victim & suspect in overnight Tulsa shooting

Posted at 1:46 AM, Apr 30, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-30 07:34:46-04

Tulsa Police officers are looking for the victim and suspect following a shooting late Sunday night.

As many as 20 shots were fired in the parking lot of the Hunters Creek Apartments near 15th and South Memorial Dr. around 10:45 PM, according to police.

Officers already in the area for an unrelated call heard the gun fire and were on scene quickly.

Tulsa Police Sergeant Robert Rohloff told 2 Works for You one person was shot in the hand and fled the scene. The suspect or suspects also fled in a separate vehicle.

Police believe the shooting may be gang related. Officers said a rifle was involved in the shooting, as several rifle casings were found in the area. However, it was unclear if the victim was shot by a rifle.

Offices also recovered a handgun nearby, but don't yet know if it is related to this shooting.

Bullet holes were found in several vehicles in the apartment complex parking lot, but no one else was reported injured.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the victim or suspect(s) is asked to call Tulsa Police.

 

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