Deadly Shooting at Tulsa Juneteenth Festival Leaves One Dead, Seven Injured

A deadly shooting occurred Saturday night at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival in the historic Greenwood district, leaving one person dead and seven others wounded. The incident happened around 11 p.m. while the festival was still active, with officers on scene hearing gunshots that sent crowds running in multiple directions. A 22-year-old man was killed in the violence, while seven others sustained injuries including a 17-year-old and an elderly woman. At least one 24-year-old victim remained hospitalized in critical condition as of early Sunday morning. Police believe at least two different shooters were involved, though no arrests have been made and the intended targets remain unclear. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is assisting Tulsa police in what officials describe as a very active investigation.The festival, which took place over multiple days in the area historically known as Black Wall Street, had scheduled a runway show from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening. Following the shooting, organizers immediately canceled all remaining programming out of respect for those impacted. On-site security and medical teams responded immediately to the scene, with festival organizers cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies.In other legal developments, the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals cleared the way for a new trial in the Karl Fontenot case this week. The appeals court decision represents a significant development in the long-running legal matter, though specific details of the ruling were not immediately available.Current trends show violent incidents continuing to impact community gatherings and festivals across the region. The Juneteenth festival shooting represents a concerning pattern of gun violence at public events that law enforcement agencies are working to address through increased security measures and ongoing investigations.Anyone with information regarding the Juneteenth festival shooting is encouraged to contact the Tulsa Police Department immediately. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains active with multiple agencies working to identify and apprehend the suspects responsible for this tragic incident.Thank you for tuning in to today's crime report digest. Please remember to subscribe for daily updates on local law enforcement activities. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI