Oklahoma City police investigate fatal shooting at southwest apartment complex as search for suspects continues
Deadly shooting reported at Brookwood Village apartments
Oklahoma City police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death inside an apartment at a southwest Oklahoma City complex. Officers were dispatched about 1:30 a.m. Monday to the Brookwood Village apartments near Southwest 89th Street and Western Avenue following a report of a shooting.
Police said the victim, identified as 33-year-old Chimei Zounon, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not released information about what led up to the shooting, what type of weapon may have been used, or whether the victim knew the suspected shooters.
Witness accounts and immediate police response
Investigators said witnesses reported seeing several people running from the apartment after the gunfire. Police established a large perimeter around the complex and deployed K-9 officers as they worked to secure the area and look for potential evidence and leads.
No arrests were reported in the immediate aftermath. Police have not released descriptions of suspects or vehicles and have not said how many suspects they believe were involved.
Location: Brookwood Village apartments near Southwest 89th Street and Western Avenue
Time of initial call: About 1:30 a.m. Monday
Victim: Chimei Zounon, 33
Status: No arrests announced; suspects still being sought
What remains unknown in the investigation
Police have not described whether the shooting occurred during a dispute, a break-in, or another circumstance, and have not provided details on whether anyone else was inside the apartment at the time. Authorities also have not said whether the suspects may have left on foot, by vehicle, or where they may have gone after fleeing.
As is typical in the early stages of a homicide investigation, detectives are expected to rely on interviews, physical evidence collected at the scene, and any available surveillance video from the complex or surrounding area. Police have not confirmed whether video has been obtained or whether a firearm has been recovered.
Police said witnesses saw several people running from the apartment and that investigators are looking for those suspects.
How the public can provide information
Police urged anyone with information that could help identify suspects or clarify what happened to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department’s homicide tip line at 405-297-1200.
The department has not announced a timetable for additional updates. The case remains open as detectives continue to pursue leads and seek witnesses who may not yet have spoken with investigators.