Campus Safety

FROM THE CHIEF:

 

Cowboy family, 

 

The investigation continues into a shooting that occurred outside of Carreker East, an apartment-style residence hall on the north side of campus. Let me reiterate that there is no ongoing threat to campus.

 

Based on the investigation thus far, it appears that there was a large off-campus party at the Payne County Expo Center. When that party ended around 2:30 a.m., a group of individuals came to campus to have an “after party.” 

 

Investigators indicate the shots were fired outside of Carreker East hall as a result of a disagreement between individuals. No shots were fired inside the hall. OSUPD arrived within minutes to Carreker East and McDonald’s, along with Stillwater PD officers. Officers at Carreker secured the scene and determined there was no ongoing threat to campus. 

 

The OSUPD is aware of three individuals with gunshot wounds. Only one was an OSU student. 

• One victim, the OSU student, was taken by private vehicle to Stillwater Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. After delivering him at SMC, the vehicle left the scene. The victim was mediflighted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and is in stable condition.
• A second victim was driven to a McDonald’s in Stillwater with multiple gunshot wounds and was later mediflighted to OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City and is in stable condition.
• A third victim went to Hillcrest Hospital in Cushing. He was transported to St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, where he was treated and then left the hospital. 

 

OSUPD is actively reviewing evidence and working toward a swift conclusion. The Stillwater Police Department and the Payne County Sheriff’s Office are assisting. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is collaborating with the OSUPD in processing evidence from the scene at Carreker.  

 

We understand this incident may affect you emotionally, and we encourage you to reach out for support:

• Emergency contacts
• University Counseling Services: 405-744-5458
• 24/7 Access to TimelyCare
• Department of Wellness resources

 

University Counseling Services is increasing the availability of counselors Monday and Tuesday, for any student needing additional support from counselors. Extended Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday

 

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. Also, if you have videos or photos that might be useful, you can upload them here.