News

Tulsa: Four victims dead after shooting massacre in Oklahoma

Tulsa has experienced an extreme tragedy after four people were shot by an unknown gunman. This comes after the Uvalde mass shooting which was under extreme scrutiny. 

Shooter in Tulsa dead after shooting victims

This time, policemen acted quickly and swiftly when informed about the shooting going on at the campus in Tulsa. A spokesperson for the police shared that they navigated the building carefully this time. 

Previously, the police in Texas is believed t have waited an hour before they entered the school which was under attack by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos. Unfortunately, he was killed by a lone officer who acted on instinct. 

Right now, this would be the third mass shooting that comes after the tragedy in Buffalo and Texas. In the latter, 10 people were shot dead in a racist attack. Tulsa would be the third massacre. 

Third shooting massacre in the US

So far, the US is working on strengthening its gun laws as weapons are currently easily accessible to everyone and anyone given they are of age. The latest tragedy at Tulsa ignited fresh feelings about Uvalde. 

Families are reunited at the St. Francis Health System Campus. Photo: AP

Thus far, the police don’t know what the motive was but they do believe that the shooter had one. To date, many were able to reunite with their families from a reunification site on the campus. 

More: Robert Hughes: Convicted pedophile granted parole by court

According to ABC News, the shooter or gunman specifically targeted the second floor of the Natalie Medical Building. So, after firing at the victims, the gunman is believed to have caused a self-inflicted wound that was fatal. 

The police believe that the person found with both a rifle and a handgun is responsible for the mass shooting that took place on Wednesday.

Shannon Alexander

Shannon Alexander is a writer who is fascinated by all things pop culture. The use of language in all its different forms has always intrigued her which ultimately led to her completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics and Literature studies. Right now, she is passionate about telling stories that matter most to people. When she isn't writing away about your daily dose of celebrity news and entertainment, you can find her getting lost in a good thriller book.