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Oklahoma tragic mishap: 14-year-old accidentally shoots 8-year-old brother in Walmart parking lot
In a shocking incident at a Walmart parking lot in Choctaw, Oklahoma, a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother in the chest on Tuesday afternoon. The unfortunate incident occurred while the two siblings were sitting inside a car as their mother shopped inside the store. According to Choctaw Police Chief Kelly Marshall, the older brother discovered a gun and unintentionally discharged it, striking his younger sibling around 2 p.m.
Bystanders nearby heard the sound of a single shot and immediately dialed 911 for emergency assistance. Swift action was taken by two police officers who arrived at the scene promptly. They applied two chest seals to the boy’s entry and exit wounds to stem any bleeding, ensuring immediate medical attention.
Remarkably, the injured boy remained alert and was able to communicate with responders. Although initial plans involved airlifting him to a hospital, it was ultimately decided to transport him by ambulance to the University of Oklahoma trauma center. Chief Marshall indicated that the boy’s condition is believed to be stable, though potential surgery may be required.
Reports regarding the origin of the gun involved in the incident have varied. Some sources initially claimed that the boys’ father, an Oklahoma City police officer, owned the firearm, despite not being present at the time of the shooting. However, subsequent reports from KOCO clarified that the brothers are related to an employee of the police department, and it remains unclear who the gun belongs to.
Chief Marshall assured the public that the investigation is ongoing, with further information expected to be released as it becomes available. As authorities delve into the circumstances surrounding this tragic mishap, it serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible gun ownership, particularly when it comes to the safety of children.
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The incident serves as a somber reminder for families to prioritize gun safety and take precautionary measures to prevent accidents. It is essential to ensure that firearms are securely stored and kept out of reach of children, minimizing the risk of such devastating incidents.
Texas Gov. relays at a news conference that seven deaths, including two children, were reported near the Oklahoma border, where a night tornado hit near a mobile home park.
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Destroyed homes are seen after a deadly tornado rolled through the previous night, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Valley View, Texas (AP)
As of now, 15 people have been killed and hundreds have been wounded as a result of the tornado and storms that hit the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott relayed at a news conference on Sunday that seven deaths, including two children, were reported near the Oklahoma border, where a night tornado hit near the mobile home park.
Abbott confirmed that around 200 homes and structures were destroyed in the aftermath, saying, “The hopes and dreams of Texas families and small businesses have literally been crushed by storm after storm.”
A resident of Farmers Branch in Dallas County, Hugo Parra, said he survived the storm with 40 to 50 people in a truck stop bathroom when the storm tore the roof and the walls off the building and left damaged cars in the parking lot.
Read more: Deadly tornado batters Texas, wreaks havoc
AP quoted Parra as saying, “A firefighter came to check on us and he said, ‘You’re very lucky,’” adding “The best way to describe this is the wind tried to rip us out of the bathrooms.”
Meanwhile, police and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg in Kentucky confirmed a man was killed in the city when a tree fell on him.
More severe storms were expected in the states of Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Last year, between March and April, Arkansas and Mississippi suffered heavy damage and casualties as a result of the tornadoes that hit the region during that time of year.
Oklahoma City Police are investigating a homicide on the southeast side of town Monday evening.
Monday, May 27th 2024, 6:34 pm
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News 9
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. –
Oklahoma City Police are investigating a homicide on the southeast side of town Monday evening.
Officers say a woman was found dead inside a home at Southeast 44th and Eastern. No word on a suspect.
Oklahoma State baseball coach Josh Holliday recaps Big 12 semifinal win vs UCF
Oklahoma State baseball coach Josh Holliday recaps Big 12 semifinal win vs UCF
Big 12 Conference
STILLWATER — Fresh off their Big 12 Tournament title, the Oklahoma State baseball team will be the No. 11 seed in the NCAA baseball tournament, set to host a four-team regional this weekend at O’Brate Stadium.
The Cowboys (40-17) will bring Nebraska, Florida and Niagara to the double-elimination Stillwater Regional, scheduled to run Friday-Monday.
OSU will open with Niagara on Friday at a time to be announced.
The Pokes were the No. 2 seed in the Big 12 Tournament and rolled to the title behind strong pitching, knocking off Bedlam rival OU in the title game. The Pokes have won nine of their last 10 games entering the NCAA Tournament.
This is the third straight year in which OSU has hosted a regional at O’Brate Stadium.
The Stillwater Regional aligns with the Clemson Regional of the sixth-seeded Tigers for the super-regional round.
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(No. 11) Stillwater Regional schedule
Double elimination at O’Brate Stadium in Stillwater.
Friday’s games
This post will be updated with the Stillwater Regional schedule.
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