09/26/2026
On Friday, September 25, at approximately 11:07 p.m., an OPD officer in the area of 4th Avenue and Franklin Street heard multiple gunshots nearby.
The officer saw a person fleeing the area with a fi***rm. Officers detained that person, along with several other people who were in the immediate area.
Approximately 10 minutes later, law enforcement was notified that a young adult man had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot injury. His injury is not believed to be life-threatening, and he is expected to survive.
Investigators are working to determine what led to the shooting and the involvement of each person who was detained.
Several vehicles were damaged by gunfire, and a business in the area was also struck.
Based on the information currently available, investigators believe multiple people were involved in the incident. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence, interview witnesses, and work to establish the sequence of events.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as facts are confirmed and when doing so will not compromise the investigation.
The area will remain closed to traffic for several hours while investigators process and document the scene. We ask the community to avoid the area and allow investigators to complete this critical work safely and thoroughly.
We appreciate the assistance of our regional law enforcement partners who responded to the scene and supported our officers and investigators.
Anyone with information about this incident, including anyone who witnessed the shooting or has relevant video, is asked to contact OPD at (360) 704-2740.
