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Police: Domestic Dispute Led to Shooting That Injured Two in Northwest Oklahoma City
A man and a woman were injured in a shooting near NW 115th Street and Western Avenue on Monday morning. Police initially called it accidental but later determined it was domestic-related, and the man will be arrested for burglary after he is discharged from the hospital.
A domestic dispute escalated into a shooting Monday morning in northwest Oklahoma City, leaving two people injured, police said.
Officers responded to the area near Northwest 115th Street and Western Avenue, where they found a man and a woman who had been shot. The woman was listed in stable condition. Police said the man's condition was unknown.
The man will be arrested for burglary once he is discharged from the hospital, according to police.
Police initially described the incident as an accidental shooting, but a further investigation determined it was domestic-related. Authorities did not say what led up to the gunfire.
The shooting adds to the ongoing toll of domestic violence in the community and raises questions about how quickly such disputes can turn dangerous. Police have not released the names of those involved or said whether anyone else was present at the time.
The investigation is continuing.