Each of the players for the Oklahoma City Thunder were at a private screening of the “Just Mercy” movie at Penn Square Mall in OKC during a shooting, according to Erik Horne of The Athletic.

Horne reported that The Athletic received word that Thunder security was “made aware immediately” and that the players were “never in danger” and “safe during the entirety of the event:”

Police were called to scene shortly before 4 p.m. EST after receiving reports from civilians that there were gunshots being fired inside the mall.

One person was injured in the shooting, which is said to be an isolated incident (via LeighAnne Manwarren of News 9 OKC):

One person has been critically injured in a shooting in Penn Square Mall, police confirmed with News 9.

Emergency crews are responding and the mall has been placed under a lockdown.

Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday in reference to a shooting.

Oklahoma City police said they are starting to escort patrons and workers of the mall while also clearing the scene.

One person was seen being loaded up into an ambulance by first responders and taken to a local hospital.

Police are looking for a black male wearing gray sweatpants, red underwear and no shirt. Police are working to find the suspect while they work to clear the mall.

Investigators think the shooting was an isolated incident.
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The person who was injured is reportedly in critical condition after being shot in the chest.
The Thunder had an off day on Thursday after defeating the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Thankfully, they stayed put of harms way this afternoon.
Prayers up to anyone affected by the latest incident.