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23 Injured After Illegal Party Mass Shooting

5/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A mass shooting at Scissortail Campground near Arcadia Lake injured 23 people on May 3.
The attack followed an unsanctioned, permit-less party promoted on social media that turned violent.
Mayor Mark Nash called it a tragedy, said the community remains safe, and announced a review of park permitting and security procedures.

History

Historical Context

On April 20 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School, sparking nationwide school-security upgrades and a debate over gun-show loopholes that produced over 70 copycat plots. The May 3 2024 Scissortail Campground shooting near Arcadia Lake echoes that pattern, prompting local officials to tighten park-permit rules.

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Story summary

A mass shooting at Scissortail Campground near Arcadia Lake injured 23 people on May 3.
The attack followed an unsanctioned, permit-less party promoted on social media that turned violent.
Mayor Mark Nash called it a tragedy, said the community remains safe, and announced a review of park permitting and security procedures.

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