Incident at Carreker East
Sunday, October 19, 2025
UPDATE 2:24 p.m.: Anyone with information is asked to contact the OSUPD at 405-744-6523 or on the Rave Guardian app. If you have video or photos related to the incident, please upload them here.
UPDATE 11 a.m.: The OSUPD continues to investigate the incident that occurred this morning. We want to reiterate that this was isolated and the campus is safe. The suspect is no longer on campus. As the event happened, all parties left campus. Officers were on scene quickly and secured the scene. We are working diligently to bring this to a close with the assistance of Stillwater Police Department and OSBI.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OSUPD at 405-744-6523. Or you can live chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app
We understand this incident may affect you emotionally, and we encourage you to reach out for support:
UPDATE 7:29 a.m.: At approximately 3:40 a.m., the OSU Police Department responded to Carreker East residential hall after shooting victims arrived at off-campus locations and reported the incident.
According to OSU Chief of Police Michael Beckner, there were multiple victims, one of which is known to be an OSU student. All are being treated at hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
OSU law enforcement is on scene and investigating. They ask everyone who does not live in Carreker East to avoid the area.
There is no ongoing threat to campus. Initial reports indicate a large, private party occurred at an off-campus location. After the gathering disbanded, some attendees returned to Carreker East where the shooting occurred.
If you have any information, please contact the OSU Police Department at 405-744-6523. You can also live chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app. Rave Guardian provides the option for you to remain anonymous when submitting tips.
UPDATE 6:37 a.m.: An additional victim is also being treated at an area hospital. It appears one of the three victims is an OSU student. The police continue to investigate.
5:40 a.m.: At approximately 3:40 a.m., the OSU Police Department responded to Carreker East residential hall after shooting victims arrived at off-campus locations and reported the incident.
According to OSU Chief of Police Michael Beckner, there were multiple victims, one of which is known to be an OSU student. All are being treated at hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
OSU law enforcement is on scene and investigating. They ask everyone who does not live in Carreker East to avoid the area.
There is no ongoing threat to campus. Initial reports indicate a large, private party occurred at an off-campus location. After the gathering disbanded, some attendees returned to Carreker East where the shooting occurred.
If you have any information, please contact the OSU Police Department at 405-744-6523. You can also live chat with dispatchers using the Rave Guardian app. Rave Guardian provides the option for you to remain anonymous when submitting tips.
See safety.okstate.edu for additional updates as they become available.