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Man killed after altercation in northwest Oklahoma City bank parking lot
A man died after being shot Monday afternoon outside a First Citizens Bank near North Pennsylvania Avenue and Northwest 122nd Street. Police said a person of interest was taken into custody that evening but have not confirmed whether that person was the shooter.
A man died after being shot multiple times during an altercation outside a First Citizens Bank in northwest Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, police said. Investigators were still working to identify the shooter as of Tuesday morning.
Officers responded around 3 p.m. to reports of gunfire at the bank near North Pennsylvania Avenue and Northwest 122nd Street. Police initially received reports of a robbery, but later said the shooting followed a fight outside the bank and was not a bank robbery.
The victim went inside the bank to seek help and later died, police said. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity and described the incident as targeted and isolated.
A person of interest was taken into custody shortly before 8 p.m. Monday. Police have not said whether that person was the shooter. Investigators were reviewing surveillance footage and working to reconcile different descriptions of the suspect, Sgt. Brett Like said.
Police have not said whether the shooter left on foot or in a vehicle. A white pickup truck was at the scene and was involved in the incident, but authorities had not determined whether it belonged to the victim or the suspect. Police described the suspect as armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information can contact Oklahoma City Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or submit a tip at okccrimetips.com.