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Woman Arrested After Gunfire Near Oklahoma City School Bus as ATF Joins Probe

Police say the case began with a student dispute before a shot was fired at a car behind the bus.

Overview

  • Police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Lakeeta Dawson, who was taken into custody and whose firearm was recovered.
  • Investigators say Dawson confronted students, followed the bus to a subsequent stop, and fired at a vehicle with three people inside, with no injuries reported.
  • Authorities report the suspect initially sped away, entered a home with the gun, then later emerged and was arrested without further incident.
  • Dawson faces counts including assault and battery with a deadly weapon, eluding police, and obstructing an officer, and was booked on a $50,000 bond.
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools said all students made it home safely, while federal agents including the ATF assisted local police in the ongoing investigation.