There was a reported shooting on the corner of Lindsey Street and Elm Avenue Saturday morning, according to the Norman Police Department.
NPD Public Information Officer Sarah Jensen told the Norman Transcript that one person was killed in the shooting. She also said the OU Police Department will not be involved in the investigation.
The shooting occurred when a 36-year-old male approached a vehicle stopped at a red light, according to a Monday NPD release. The driver of the car said a disturbance occurred after he was approached and, during the disturbance, the driver pulled out a gun and shot the individual that approached him.
Witnesses attempted to help, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. According to the release, the driver remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.
An investigation by the NPD Criminal Investigations Division is ongoing.
OU issued an emergency alert at 11:31 a.m. that said there was a “reported law enforcement emergency” on Lindsey and Elm and it said to avoid the area.
Another alert was issued at 11:56 a.m. saying the emergency was cleared and there was “no threat to campus” but to still avoid the area.
This article will continue to be updated as information becomes available.
