NORMAN, OK — June 14, 2025 — A tragic evening unfolded in Norman on Saturday as police responded to a violent incident that left one man dead and two women critically injured in what authorities are calling a “targeted triple shooting.” The suspected gunman, 25-year-old Mark Christian Sheppard, is now in custody as detectives work to piece together the sequence of events that led to the horrific attack.
According to the Norman Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene of the shooting just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evening. The incident occurred in a residential area, rattling neighbors and drawing a large police presence to the typically quiet community.
Upon arrival, officers discovered three gunshot victims. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders. Two female victims, both also adults, were found suffering from life-threatening injuries. Emergency medical teams provided on-site treatment before rushing both women to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition as of Sunday morning.
Police quickly identified the alleged shooter as Mark Christian Sheppard, 25, and issued a regional alert. Authorities said Sheppard fled the scene before officers arrived but was tracked down and apprehended without incident later that evening. He was taken into custody and booked on multiple charges, including first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. He also faces weapons-related charges stemming from the shooting.
While the names of the victims have not yet been publicly released pending family notification, officials confirmed that the individuals involved were known to each other, and preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not random.
Investigators believe the violence stemmed from an ongoing personal dispute. However, they are still interviewing witnesses and gathering forensic evidence to determine what exactly transpired. Detectives also noted that a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting has been recovered.
“The community is shocked and grieving,” said a spokesperson for the Norman Police Department during a press briefing late Saturday. “This is a tragic reminder of how quickly interpersonal conflicts can escalate when firearms are involved.”
Neighbors in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots and described a chaotic scene as police and ambulances arrived. “It was terrifying,” said one nearby resident. “We heard the shots, and then all the sirens. It’s heartbreaking that something like this could happen so close to home.”
Mark Sheppard remains in custody at the Cleveland County Detention Center without bond, pending his initial court appearance early next week. Authorities have not disclosed whether he has retained legal counsel.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. Meanwhile, crisis counselors and victim support services are being made available to affected community members.
This incident adds to a troubling rise in gun violence seen across the region in recent months and has once again reignited conversations around mental health support, gun access, and domestic conflict intervention.
Further updates will be released as new details become available.
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