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1 dead, 12 shot at Halloween party in southwest Oklahoma City
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1 dead, 12 shot at Halloween party in southwest Oklahoma City

At least 12 people were shot and one was killed in a deadly shooting early Saturday at an event center in southwest Oklahoma City, police confirmed to News 9.

The incident occurred during a Halloween party at Patty’s Event Center near 59th Street and South Agnew Avenue.

Oklahoma City Police Captain Valerie Littlejohn said shots were fired both inside and outside the venue and one person was killed. Two victims are in critical condition.

Police have confirmed there was no security at the party.

Police confirm all 12 injured were shot; This number does not include people who fell or were injured while trying to escape.

Several people have been arrested in connection with the shooting and police are currently interviewing several witnesses. There are no suspects in custody yet.

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Littlejohn told News 9 that it was not a random shooting and that there was no reason to believe there was a public threat.

News 9 contacted Patty’s Event Center but had no comment.

Police will be on site for the rest of the day conducting investigations.

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