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1 teen killed, 3 wounded in Tulsa homecoming game shooting

A photo taken of the sign for McLain High School in Tulsa following a shooting on Friday. Provided by the Tulsa Police Department on October 3, 2022.
A photo taken of the sign for McLain High School in Tulsa following a shooting on Friday. Provided by the Tulsa Police Department on October 3, 2022.

Police say a teenager was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting at a high school homecoming football game in Oklahoma Friday night.

Tulsa police said in a social media post that two 17-year-old students, a 19-year-old and a 6-year-old child were shot during the event at McLain High School for Science and Technology shortly before 10 p.m.

Officials said one 17-year-old student died from their injuries at the scene.

Police say the surviving victims were taken to a hospital. The 19-year-old and 6-year-old child were released. The other 17-year-o;d students was admitted to the hospital in critical condition but has improved to stable condition.

Police say several officers and a K-9 unit searched nearby neighborhoods but were not immediately able to find the suspected shooter, who ran away from the scene.

On Friday, Miami Public Schools Superintendent released a statement on the incident saying that the Miami Wardogs will no longer be visiting McLain for any school activities.

Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist commented on the shooting on Friday saying TPS is working closely with the Tulsa Police Department to assist in their investigations.

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This investigation is currently ongoing.