Crime
7 people injured in shooting at The Collective in Midtown Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A mass shooting late Monday night outside a popular Midtown bar in Oklahoma City has left at least seven individuals injured, including at least one person critically, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to The Collective, located near Northwest 10th Street and Hudson Avenue, shortly after 11:00 p.m. on May 5, 2025, following reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers encountered multiple gunshot victims in and around the scene.
While some victims were treated and transported from the site by emergency responders, others reportedly arrived at local hospitals by private means shortly after the incident.
Medical personnel continue to assess the full extent of injuries sustained.
Police confirmed that at least seven people were shot during the incident, though they cautioned that the number could increase or decrease as the investigation develops.
The scene outside The Collective remains active, with a significant law enforcement presence as detectives work to gather evidence, speak to witnesses, and determine a motive.
At this time, no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been made.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the shooting stemmed from an altercation or was a targeted act.
Police are urging the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. Officials describe the situation as fluid, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Authorities are also asking for the public’s cooperation in providing any eyewitness accounts, videos, or details that may aid in identifying those responsible.
Our thoughts are with all the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Crime
Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton Injured in Deadly Mississippi Crash, Mother Confirms He Is Alive and Safe
DESOTO COUNTY, Mississippi — Walls Police Officer Da’Quarius Burton was injured in a deadly two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, but his mother has confirmed that he is alive, safe and recovering following the crash.
Burton, 27, of Memphis, Tennessee, was driving a Dodge Durango involved in the collision shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Church Road in Walls.
The crash claimed the lives of three people traveling in a Honda Accord. The incident also left another passenger injured and involved employees of the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detention Center.
Following the crash, misinformation circulated online suggesting that Burton had died and that he was a juvenile detention officer.
His mother, Tee Burton, publicly addressed the reports, firmly correcting the information and asking people to stop sharing unverified claims.
She confirmed that her son is alive, safe and okay. She also emphasized that he is not a juvenile detention officer.
In her statement, she expressed disappointment over reports falsely identifying her son as one of the people who died in the collision.
She also acknowledged the families who lost loved ones and urged the public to show compassion toward everyone affected by the tragedy.
Her statement included the following message:
“My son is alive!!! He is safe, and he is okay!!!”
She further asked people to verify information before publishing or reposting details that could cause unnecessary emotional distress to families.
According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a northbound Dodge Durango traveling on U.S. Highway 61 collided with a westbound Honda Accord traveling on Church Road.
Three occupants of the Honda were pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities identified the victims as:
- Latasha N. Dodson, 37, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, the Honda driver.
- Eddie L. Dodson Jr., 41, of Byhalia, Mississippi.
- Tamenshia R. Ford, 32, of Horn Lake, Mississippi.
Burton and another passenger in the Honda survived the collision but sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital. Their specific medical conditions have not been publicly detailed in the information provided.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that two people involved in the crash were employees of its Juvenile Detention Center.
One of those employees was Tamenshia R. Ford, who died in the collision. The second employee was seriously injured.
Sheriff Thomas E. Tuggle II expressed condolences following the death of the employee, describing the person as a respected and beloved member of the department.
“Our fallen officer was a respected and beloved member of our team,” Tuggle said.
The sheriff’s office also recognized the employee’s dedication, compassion and commitment to working with young people entrusted to the facility’s care.
State officials confirmed that the Dodge Durango involved in the collision belonged to the Walls Police Department.
The city’s mayor and police chief also confirmed that a Walls police officer was involved in the crash. Burton’s mother has since clarified that her son is the officer and that he survived.
An SUV displaying Walls Police Department identification was seen being towed from the crash scene Wednesday night.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal collision.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the vehicles colliding.
The crash resulted in three deaths and left multiple people injured. Burton’s family has asked the public to respect the victims and their loved ones while avoiding the spread of false information.
The investigation remains ongoing.