OKLAHOMA — A man was shot and killed Monday night after a fight between family members escalated into violence in Purcell, according to police.
Officers were called to a home near North Ninth Avenue on the north side of the city after receiving reports of a domestic disturbance.
When officers arrived, they found a man dead at the scene, police said.
A preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred after a dispute among family members escalated. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or details about what led to the confrontation.
The Purcell Police Department is investigating the case and has requested assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which is helping process the scene and gather evidence.
Officials have not said whether anyone has been detained or arrested in connection with the shooting.
Police said investigators do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
