A man in Tulsa, Oklahoma was mistakenly shot by a family member who thought he was an intruder. The incident occurred in a midtown Tulsa home, where the homeowners woke up to a noise and feared it was a burglar. The injured man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are currently questioning the shooter and have not yet determined if any arrests will be made. www.fox23.com reported
Tulsa Man Hospitalized After Being Shot by Family Member in Case of Mistaken Identity
TULSA, Okla. – A man is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital after being shot by a family member who mistook him for an intruder breaking into their midtown Tulsa home, according to the Tulsa Police Department.
Shooting Incident Reported in Midtown Tulsa
Tulsa law enforcement authorities swiftly responded to a reported shooting incident that occurred in a residence near the intersection of 21st Street and South Peoria at approximately 2:30 a.m.
Homeowners Awakened by Suspicious Noises
The incident transpired when the homeowners were roused from their sleep by an unfamiliar noise, initially believed to be caused by an animal.
Mistaken Identity Leads to Gunfire
One of the family members residing in the house, under the mistaken assumption that the noise could potentially be a burglar, descended to the basement and discharged a firearm, inadvertently hitting another family member.
Non-Life-Threatening Injuries Sustained
The victim, who was mistakenly shot by his relative, was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Fortunately, the injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening, according to the police.
Investigation Underway
Tulsa police are currently interrogating the family member who fired the shots. At this stage, it remains unclear whether any arrests will be made in connection with the incident.
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