Crime
3 injured after shooting at Carreker East residential hall in Oklahoma State University
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State University (OSU) Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at the Carreker East residential hall, which left multiple people injured, including at least one OSU student.
According to OSU Chief of Police Michael Beckner, officers responded to the scene around 3:40 a.m. after receiving reports that several shooting victims had arrived at off-campus locations seeking help.
Upon arrival, police confirmed that multiple individuals had been injured during the incident.
One of the victims has been identified as an OSU student.
All victims are currently being treated at hospitals in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Police said there is no ongoing threat to campus, but they are asking individuals who do not reside in Carreker East to avoid the area while the investigation remains active.
Preliminary findings indicate the shooting stemmed from a large private party that took place off-campus earlier in the night.
After the gathering ended, some attendees reportedly returned to the Carreker East residence hall, where the shooting occurred shortly afterward.
The OSU Police Department, along with campus and local authorities, continues to process the scene and interview witnesses. Chief Beckner emphasized that investigators are following multiple leads and are working to identify all individuals involved.
An update released at 6:37 a.m. confirmed that an additional victim has been located and is also receiving treatment at an area hospital.
Students and community members with any information related to the shooting are urged to contact the OSU Police Department at 405-744-6523, or to submit an anonymous tip through the Rave Guardian app, which also offers a live chat option with dispatchers.
For official updates and safety information, the university is directing the public to safety.okstate.edu.
OSU officials have expressed concern for the victims and are coordinating with law enforcement to ensure campus safety while the investigation continues.
Crime
16-year-old Devajae Christopher and 17-year-old Tamarion West killed in Auburn Gresham shooting
CHICAGO, IL — Chicago police have identified 16-year-old Devajae “DJ” Christopher, known by friends as “Lil Spazz,” and 17-year-old Tamarion West, known as “Stewie,” as the two teenage victims found shot to death early Wednesday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
A third victim, a 21-year-old man, was wounded in the same incident.
According to the Chicago Police Department (CPD), officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of South Marshfield Avenue around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, following reports of someone claiming they had been shot.
When first responders arrived, they discovered a 16-year-old male on the second-floor back porch of a residential building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upon entering the apartment, officers observed significant blood evidence and numerous shell casings scattered throughout the interior.
As they continued clearing the residence, they located a 17-year-old male in a hallway with multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was also pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers then proceeded to the third floor, where they found a 21-year-old man hiding under a bed, suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm.
He was transported by the Chicago Fire Department to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in fair condition.
A 13-year-old boy was also discovered hiding inside the residence but was physically unharmed.
Witnesses reported seeing three males fleeing the building shortly after gunfire erupted.
One nearby resident told investigators that the shooting may have occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., when it was still dark outside, saying they heard multiple gunshots before gathering their children to pray.
At this time, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Two Bureau of Detectives are conducting a comprehensive investigation.
This tragic shooting marks the third incident within 24 hours in which multiple Chicago teenagers were shot, leaving three dead.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s 6th District at (312) 745-3610, submit a tip anonymously through CPDTIP.com, or reach out to Cook County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-535-STOP (7867) for a potential reward leading to an arrest.
The investigation remains ongoing.