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
Who was Jesse Strang? Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Shooting Suspect Identified as Transgender Student
Authorities are continuing to investigate the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, that left at least 10 people dead, including multiple victims at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and two individuals at a separate residence connected to the case.
While the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have not formally released the suspect’s identity, the alleged shooter has been identified by a close family member as 17-year-old Jesse Strang, a student at the school.
The outlet stated it spoke with Russell G. Strang, identified as the suspect’s uncle, who claimed that Jesse was responsible for the attack and described the teen as transgender.
Law enforcement has not publicly confirmed these details, and investigators have urged the public to rely on verified information as the case remains active.
According to RCMP, gunfire was first reported at approximately 1:20 p.m. at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Responding officers discovered six victims deceased inside the building, while a seventh victim later died while being transported to a hospital.
Two additional victims were airlifted to regional medical facilities with serious or life-threatening injuries, and roughly 25 others were evaluated for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
During the investigation, officers identified what they described as a “secondary location believed to be connected to the incident.” At that residence, police located two additional victims who were pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspected gunman is also deceased, reportedly from what investigators believe to be a self-inflicted injury.
“Officers are conducting further searches of additional homes and properties to determine whether anyone else may be injured or otherwise linked to today’s events,” the RCMP said in a statement.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed profound sorrow following the tragedy.
“I am devastated by this shooting. I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens,” Carney said.
Tumbler Ridge, a remote community of approximately 2,400 residents in the Northern Rockies region of northeastern British Columbia, is now grappling with the aftermath of one of the deadliest acts of violence in its history.
Crisis support resources and emergency personnel have been mobilized to assist victims, families, and residents affected by the tragedy.
In the wake of the shooting, strong opinions and commentary have circulated online regarding the suspect’s identity, gender, and possible motives.
Authorities have not established a motive, nor have they confirmed personal details about the suspect. Officials caution against spreading speculation or attributing the attack to any ideology or group without verified evidence.
The investigation remains active as law enforcement works to confirm the suspect’s identity, reconstruct the timeline of events, and determine what factors led to the violence.
Additional updates are expected as authorities continue to gather and verify information.
Officials are urging anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement and encouraging the public to respect the privacy of the victims’ families during this time of profound loss.