Police responded to a distress call at Integris Southwest Medical Center shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday after three individuals arrived at the facility with gunshot wounds. According to police reports, the victims were transported to the hospital in different vehicles. As the investigation progressed, it was revealed that four teenagers initially congregated at Coolidge Elementary, located near Southwest 53rd Street and Villa Avenue.
“During the initial meetup, a disturbance occurred that resulted in gunfire,” said Lt. Dustin Motley with the Oklahoma City Police Department. “We don’t know the specific details of the meetup. The investigation is in the early stages.”
What We Know About the Victims and Suspect
A 17-year-old has been taken into custody by the police on Tuesday for the charge of second-degree murder related to the fatal shootings. The authorities have disclosed the names of two victims who lost their lives in the incident as 17-year-old Raymundo Fernandez and 18-year-old Oscar Herrera. However, the identity of the third victim remains undisclosed, with no information available on his current condition.
Oklahoma City Public School Officials Respond
Oklahoma City Public Schools issued a statement, expressing their stance on the matter.
“Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is cooperating with the Oklahoma City Police Department as they continue to investigate the shooting incident that occurred on the evening of February 11 on the campus of Coolidge Elementary School. The safety and security of our students and staff is the top priority for OKCPS. Local officials have confirmed this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the students and staff at Coolidge Elementary. This event occurred in the evening and no Coolidge students were in danger. Inquiries related to this incident should be directed to the OCPD.”
The district officials have not yet confirmed whether the victims and suspect were students within the district.
