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.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Authorities in Cleveland are seeking the public’s assistance after the bodies of two unidentified young Black girls were discovered inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves Monday evening in a residential area on the city’s East Side.
The victims are believed to be between the ages of approximately 8 and 14, according to police.
As of Tuesday, investigators said there were no active missing persons reports in Cleveland that match the descriptions of the children, and their identities remain unknown.
The cause and manner of death have not yet been determined.
The discovery was made shortly after 7:00 p.m. near East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue, in a field adjacent to Ginn Academy.
A man walking his dog in the area told authorities that his dog began pulling toward a fence line near a playground. When he investigated, he noticed a suitcase that appeared to be partially buried in the ground.
The man told police he unzipped the suitcase and observed what appeared to be a child’s head inside before immediately contacting authorities.
Officers from the Cleveland Division of Police responded to the scene and confirmed the presence of a shallow grave containing a deceased child inside the suitcase. As detectives and crime scene investigators canvassed the surrounding area, they located a second shallow grave nearby. A second suitcase was recovered, also containing the body of a young girl.
During a news conference, Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd described the incident as “a terrible, horrific situation” and acknowledged the profound emotional impact on responding officers and the community.
“This is a traumatic event for our officers and for the community,” Todd said. “This is such a tragic incident, and we are working diligently to develop any leads we can. That’s why we are asking for the community’s help.”
Investigators have not yet determined how long the girls had been buried at the location. Chief Todd emphasized that authorities believe the deaths did not occur recently, though the exact timeline remains under investigation.
“We know that this didn’t just happen,” she said. “We still have to determine exactly when this occurred. At this time, we do not have any indication that this presents a clear, ongoing threat to public safety.”
The bodies have been transported to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, where autopsies will be conducted to establish the cause and manner of death, as well as to assist in identifying the victims.
Police confirmed that the bodies had not been dismembered.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case, including possible sightings of suspicious activity in the area or knowledge of missing children who may not have been formally reported, to contact the Cleveland Division of Police or Crime Stoppers.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.