Tulsa shooting victim crashes in back yard

Ponca City Now - September 21, 2015 9:10 am

TULSA, Okla. (AP) – Authorities are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds when the car he was driving crashed into a Tulsa backyard.

According to Tulsa police Capt. Dave Roberts, a witness saw two vehicles stopped at an intersection Sunday night when gunshots were fired, striking one car and its driver. Police say the SUV that was struck drove off and then crashed into the backyard, damaging a carport.

Roberts said the victim was a male in his 30s. Emergency Medical Services Authority spokeswoman Kelli Bruer said he was transported to a hospital with injuries that were life-threatening.

Police say they have no information about the suspect.

 

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