OKC Arena Shooting: Not Linked to Thunder Victory, Police Say
- Celebrations erupted in Oklahoma City after the OKC Thunder clinched the NBA Championship.
- A FOX 25 crew was preparing for a live broadcast when shots rang out.
- One person was shot following a fight, according to an oklahoma City police Department spokesperson.
Amidst the joyous celebrations of the OKC Thunder‘s hard-fought NBA Championship victory, a shooting near the arena cast a shadow over the city. Police swiftly clarified that the incident,wich left one person injured,was unrelated to the game itself,bringing a measure of relief to fans. News Directory 3 brings you the breaking details, including the location of the shooting near Scissortail Park and the current condition of the victim, expected to recover. Law enforcement reported a mostly peaceful night, despite the unsettling event. Discover what’s next as the city prepares for Tuesday’s championship parade and the Thunder’s continued success.
OKC Thunder Win NBA Championship; Celebration Marred by Shooting
Updated June 23, 2025
Celebrations erupted in Oklahoma City after the OKC Thunder clinched the NBA Championship. However, the festivities were marred by a shooting a few blocks from the arena, near Scissortail Park.
A FOX 25 crew was preparing for a live broadcast when shots rang out. The incident occurred on the east side of Scissortail Park, according to the station.
One person was shot following a fight, according to an oklahoma City police Department spokesperson. The spokesperson added the incident “was unrelated to anything involving the game.”
The OCPD reported the shooting victim is expected to recover. “For the most part,” the spokesperson added, “it was a peaceful night.”
Social media videos appeared to support the police assessment, showing mostly well-behaved fans. Though, some fans launched fireworks throughout the city, and one individual was seen climbing a light pole outside the arena.
FOX 25's photographer Brian and reporter Paige Taylor were getting ready for their live hit for the Game 7 NBA Finals Post-Game Show when shots were fired in downtown Oklahoma City, on the east side of Scissortail park after the OKC Thunder won the NBA Championship.pic.twitter.com/1PM1ReYSzB
— KOKH FOX 25 (@OKCFOX) June 23, 2025
STREET POLE CLIMBERS LAST NIGHT IN OKC.#THUNDERUP pic.twitter.com/bPXzQ9LcQT
— Chaos Alerts (@ChaosAlertsOnX) June 23, 2025
What’s next
The championship parade is scheduled for Tuesday, not far from the location of the shooting.