At least three people were injured in a shooting at a residence hall at Oklahoma State University early Saturday, authorities confirmed.
The shooting happened shortly before four in the morning Central Time at Carreker Hall, university police said. People were arriving at the residence hall after attending a large private party off-campus.
University police Chief Michael Beckner said in a statement posted online that there were multiple victims, one of whom was known to be a student at the school. A university spokesperson said at least three people were shot. All were being treated at hospitals.
Police became aware of the shooting at Carreker East residence hall “after shooting victims arrived at off-campus locations and reported the incident.”
While there is no ongoing threat to the campus community, police have asked anyone with information to contact them.
The university is located in the city of Stillwater, about fifty miles northeast of Oklahoma City.
University officials have not released the names or conditions of the victims. It remains unclear whether all three shooting victims were Oklahoma State University students or if some were visitors attending the off-campus party.
Police have not announced any arrests or identified suspects in the shooting. Investigators are working to determine what led to the violence and whether it stemmed from an altercation at the off-campus party or occurred upon return to the residence hall.
The timing of the incident, in the early morning hours when students were returning from a social gathering, suggests the shooting may have been related to disputes that began at the party. However, authorities have not confirmed details about the circumstances surrounding the violence.
Carreker Hall is one of several residence halls on the Oklahoma State University campus that houses undergraduate students. The building’s location and the time of the shooting raised concerns about security protocols for residence halls during late-night hours.
University officials are expected to review security measures and provide additional information to students and families as the investigation continues. Campus police are working with local law enforcement to gather evidence and interview witnesses who may have information about the shooting.
The incident marks the latest episode of gun violence on an American college campus, where students and administrators continue to grapple with safety concerns. University officials emphasized that there is no continuing danger to the campus community based on information gathered during the initial investigation.
Oklahoma State University has approximately twenty-five thousand students enrolled at its Stillwater campus. The university typically provides counseling and support services to students affected by traumatic incidents on campus.
Students and staff were notified of the shooting through the university’s emergency alert system. The notification assured the campus community that police had determined there was no ongoing threat while asking anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation remains active as police work to identify those responsible for the shooting and establish a timeline of events. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage from the residence hall and surrounding areas to assist in the investigation.
University officials have not indicated whether any changes to campus operations or security protocols will be implemented as a result of the incident. Classes and campus activities are expected to proceed as scheduled while police continue their investigation.
