Suspect Arrested in Harkins Theatre Shooting in Oklahoma City

Why this matters: This arrest brings some closure to a tragic event that shocked the Oklahoma City community. The swift action by the police department demonstrates their commitment to solving violent crimes.

Oklahoma City Police responded to a shooting at Harkins Theatre in Bricktown around 11:45 p.m. on June 24. Officers found that Lyric Lewis had been driven to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Surveillance video showed two vehicles stopping on Oklahoma Boulevard shortly before the shooting. An individual ran from these vehicles into the Harkins Theatre parking lot and fired multiple shots into a crowd. Witnesses reported seeing a black man in a light-colored hoodie running from a red pickup truck before the shooting. The suspect then fled in the same truck.

Detectives traced the vehicles to the parents of 32-year-old Devin Stallings, who matched the suspect description. The red pickup truck was later found at Stallings' girlfriend's home.

<br><b>How to Prepare</b>

While such events are unpredictable, staying vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity to local authorities can help ensure community safety.

<b>Who This Affects Most</b>

This incident directly affects the families and friends of Lyric Lewis, as well as the broader Oklahoma City community, particularly those who frequent the Bricktown area.

The victim was identified as 18-year-old Lyric Lewis.

A 32-year-old suspect, whose name has not been officially released, is in custody.

The suspect faces first-degree murder charges.

Police used surveillance video and vehicle registration records to track and identify the suspect.

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