The Will Rogers World Airport has been shutdown for both incoming and outgoing flights after a person was shot outside of an airport parking garage. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. In the video below, Oklahoma City Police stated that they have received reports of a possible second victim but were unable to locate anyone else shot in the immediate area. Police have not located or identified the shooter(s) yet. More information to follow.
Update:
Police identified the deceased victim in the shooting as Michael Winchester.
The employee, Michael Winchester, 52, a one-time player for the University of Oklahoma football team, was working for Southwest Airlines at the time of the shooting, said Capt. Paco Balderrama of the Oklahoma City Police Department. –New York Times
The deceased victim from Will Rogers Airport has been identified as Michael Winchester, an employee of Southwest Airlines.
— OKC Police Dept (@okcpd) November 15, 2016
We have closed Will Rogers Airport at this time. If you are inside of the airport, shelter in place until advised otherwise.
— OKC Police Dept (@okcpd) November 15, 2016
@okcpd investigating the report of a shooting on WRWA property. All inbound traffic to the airport has been stopped. Further info to come.
— Will Rogers Airport (@fly_okc) November 15, 2016
We are continuing to advise travelers, staff & visitors to shelter-in-place as @OKCPD investigates a shooting incident on WRWA property.
— Will Rogers Airport (@fly_okc) November 15, 2016
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