Multiple people have been injured after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma City restaurant on Thursday, May 24. He was fatally shot by an armed civilian, police have said.
The Oklahoma City Police Department said in a statement that a man walked into a Louie’s Grill and Bar restaurant at Lake Hefner and open fired with a gun around 6:30 p.m. local time on Thursday. Four people were injured, with two sustaining gunshot wounds.
A civilian with a pistol confronted the gunman outside the restaurant and fatally shot him.
The two victims who were shot have been taken to a hospital and are expected to survive.
Police said the investigation is currently underway. A large number of witnesses have been detained for questioning.
“The shooter’s motive is unknown and his identity is not yet confirmed,” police said in a tweet.
Oklahoma City Police Public Information Officer Bo Matthews said in a press conference after the shooting that two female customers are among the injured, reported ABC News.
Police said there is no longer an active threat.
No further details are immediately available.
This is a developing story. Please check back for details.
From NTD.tv
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