MIDWEST CITY, Okla. — One person is dead and a shooter is in custody as police in Oklahoma investigate an active shooter report at Rose State College.
Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter said police officers immediately responded when calls came in reporting someone had been shot. The officers confronted the subject, ordered him to drop the gun, and took him into custody. The shooting victim is dead, police confirmed, while the suspect has been transported to the Midwest City jail.
“At this time what it appears is this is some type of domestic-related incident,” Porter said.
There is no longer believed to be any threat to campus. However, police are continuing to sweep buildings out of an abundance of caution and to ensure safety ahead of allowing the campus to return to normal activity.
Rose State shooter in custody
College officials said the shooter was in custody at 12:50 p.m. but advised those on campus to remain sheltering in place.
Rose State sends out active shooter alert
Screenshots of alert text messages were posted to Twitter, informing Rose State students of an active shooter threat and to shelter in place. The messages say they were sent using the Rave panic button.
Midwest City police officials confirmed officers and the police chief are on scene and will provide more information when it’s available.
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