Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic NBA championship win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, a shooting incident occurred near Scissortail Park, leading to one injured person and one detained individual. Oklahoma City Police have not yet made any arrests, with the incident believed to have stemmed from a fight unrelated to the basketball game. The event unfolded on the east side of the Paycom Center just after the final buzzer, as fans celebrated the Thunder’s first title since moving from Seattle. While the celebrations were festive, the sudden gunfire disrupted the mood, prompting a swift police response. The injured person is expected to make a full recovery, though details about the suspect remain unclear.
Oklahoma City Police reported that one gunshot victim was found in downtown Oklahoma City following the Thunder’s Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
A night of celebration turned into a serious situation just outside the Paycom Center on the east side of Scissortail Park, where FOX 25 says police reported shots were fired around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday night.
The victim is expected to make a full recovery, while one person is currently detained. No arrests, however, have been made as of now.
FOX 25 reports that officials believe the gunshots stemmed from a fight, though it is not related to the basketball game.
Reporter Grant Palmer of FOX 25 did a live hit from the streets on Sunday night, where he noted a