Shooting at Tulsa hospital is in yet another gun-free zone

Jun 3, 2022 | Gun Free Zones

“The gunman who killed two doctors and two others at an Oklahoma medical building Wednesday did so after he blamed one of the physicians for causing him pain from a recent back surgery, a police chief said Thursday.”

Jason Hanna and Amanda Watts, “Gunman who killed 4 at Oklahoma medical building had been a patient of a victim, police chief says,” CNN, June 2, 2022.

The facility is a gun-free zone. Only police and military on duty were allowed to be armed. Their firearm regulations are detailed here. “This policy regarding weapons does not apply to Saint Francis University police officers; other duly appointed law enforcement officers; and members of the U.S. armed forces when on duty.”

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