TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police are investigating a quadruple shooting that took place in East Tulsa.
The shooting happened just after 1:30 AM Feb. 8, in a neighborhood southeast of 21st and Garnett.
Officers said two people died at the scene, both 18 years old. Two others, ages 18 and 19, were injured. They were taken to the hospital.
2News' Isabel Flores went out into the surrounding community to talk to people about what is going on in their minds after the news.
Misael Leiva lives near to where the shooting happened.
He said he was very sad to hear the news.
“It’s sad because they’re kids who are just starting to live their lives," said Leiva. "That gets everyone else thinking about their own families and how bad it could be for them.”
Leiva also said it's important for children and teens to learn more about safety.
"I think we need to teach our children and young ones to be more careful," he said. "More than anything, they should have a better understanding of who they should and shouldn't hang out with."
Having had experience in law enforcement himself, Leiva understands it can be hard for authorities to predict and respond to tragedies like this.
"They never know exactly where something like this could happen," he said. "So when they can or know when to act, it's sometimes too late."
Homicide detectives are currently investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS.
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