Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma City Police Department is currently investigating a homicide following a hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a teenage girl late Friday night.
According to police reports, officers responded to the scene near NE 7th Street and Martin Luther King Avenue just before 10:00 p.m. The incident began with an altercation, which escalated when the suspect reportedly drove through several backyards before striking the 16-year-old victim. After hitting the girl, the suspect fled the scene, leaving her to succumb to her injuries.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, pending notification of family members. The investigation is ongoing, with officers collecting evidence and speaking to witnesses in the area.
Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the incident or the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. The Oklahoma City Police Department has stated that they are treating the case as a homicide and are pursuing all leads to identify and apprehend the individual responsible.
The hit-and-run has left the local community shaken, as many are grappling with the loss of a young life in such a violent manner. Community leaders are also urging residents to cooperate with authorities to bring justice to the victim’s family.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
