EDMOND, Okla. –An 18-year-old Oklahoma City man has been arrested in connection with the Arcadia Lake mass shooting that injured 23 people and killed an 18-year-old woman, according to Edmond police and newly filed court documents.
An affidavit and arrest warrant filed in Oklahoma County identifies Jaylan Amhad Davis as the “primary aggressor during the shooting” at Arcadia Lake’s Scissortail Campground on Sunday, May 3, 2026. According to court documents, the shooting stemmed from a gang-related dispute.
Key Takeaways
- Investigators said 18-year-old Jaylan Amhad Davis was identified by multiple witnesses, anonymous tips and a person of interest as a shooter in the May 3 mass shooting at Arcadia Lake that injured 23 people and killed an 18-year-old woman.
- Court documents said investigators recovered 7.62-caliber ammunition at Davis’ home that matched ammunition found at the shooting scene, where police also found evidence suggesting multiple weapons, including a possibly modified Glock handgun, were used.
- Davis was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on assault and battery with a deadly weapon allegations, with a judge setting bond at $1 million and ordering GPS monitoring if he is released. Charges are in the process of being escalated to felony murder.
Edmond Police Chief J.D. Younger said Edmond police officers first received a 911 call around 8:51 p.m. reporting a loud music party at Arcadia Lake’s Scissortail Campground.
Younger said officers were en route at 9:07 p.m., but the call was initially treated as a noise complaint rather than a high-priority incident. While officers were responding, dispatchers received reports of shots fired, and officers arrived at the scene around 9:12 p.m.
Police said a minimum of 80 rounds were fired during the shooting, injuring around 23 people. Authorities said victims suffered injuries ranging from minor wounds to life-threatening gunshot injuries. Younger said most victims have since been treated and released from hospitals.
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What do investigators say happened?
Investigators believe there were multiple shooters involved in the shooting, and Younger said detectives currently believe one additional suspect remains outstanding.
Witnesses told investigators they heard rapid gunfire that they believe may have come from a Glock handgun modified with a “switch,” an illegal device that can allow a semiautomatic firearm to fire continuously.
In addition to 9mm shell casings, investigators said they found 7.62-caliber rifle ammunition at the scene, according to the affidavit. 7.62-caliber ammunition is most commonly used by rifles.
Multiple witnesses identified Davis, who investigators said also goes by the nickname “3zzy,” as one of the shooters.
The affidavit said that a person of interest in the shooting told investigators another person called them and identified Davis as the shooter.
The person of interest also told investigators Davis had recently been involved in conflicts tied to gang members in Oklahoma City.
Police have not identified the women involved in the initial altercation or said whether they had any gang affiliations.
Court documents state that several anonymous tips submitted to law enforcement agencies also identified Davis as a shooter.
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Search warrant executed days before
Investigators executed a search warrant at Davis’ Oklahoma City home on May 4.
According to the affidavit, officers recovered a rifle-mounted light, .40-caliber ammunition and 7.62-caliber ammunition from the home. Investigators said that the brand of 7.62 ammunition matched shell casings recovered at the shooting scene.
The affidavit also states Davis’ mother told officers she last saw him Sunday evening before he left for a party at Arcadia Lake. Investigators said the clothing and shoes she described appeared in an Instagram photo posted by Davis on Sunday.
Court documents state Davis previously was convicted in cases involving robbery, firearm possession and gang-related offenses and had been adjudicated as a youthful offender in Oklahoma County.
What charges have been filed?
Court records show Davis was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on Wednesday. Davis is accused of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.
Younger said during Wednesday’s press conference that the charge is in the process of being upgraded to felony murder following the death of one of the victims.
A judge set bail at $1 million cash and ordered GPS monitoring if Davis is released.
FAQs
What happened during the Arcadia Lake shooting?
Investigators said the shooting happened around 8:51 p.m. on May 3 during a large, unsanctioned party at Arcadia Lake’s Scissortail Campground that drew young adults from across the Oklahoma City metro. Police said multiple rounds were fired into the crowd, leaving 23 people injured.
What evidence do investigators say links Jaylan Amhad Davis to the shooting?
According to court documents, multiple witnesses, anonymous tips, and a person of interest identified Davis as one of the shooters. Investigators also recovered 7.62-caliber ammunition from his home that they said matched shell casings found at the shooting scene.
Did police say there were multiple shooters?
Witnesses told investigators they believed there was more than one shooter, with gunfire coming from different directions. Police recovered both 9mm shell casings and 7.62-caliber rifle ammunition from the scene, according to investigators.
What charges does Davis face?
Court records show Davis was booked into the Oklahoma County jail on allegations of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. A judge set bond at $1 million cash and ordered GPS monitoring if he is released.
