Urbanized is just stuck on the idea that Thunder Alley is the reason this shooting occurred.

If you use his logic, you can say OKC having an NBA team is also the reason this occurred.

Just because an event placed 'bad people' in an area does not make the event the end-all. Police presence is the main factor. No wanna-be gang banger 16 year olds are going to pull out guns when there is blue and reds all over the place. OKC just needs to employ a stronger police force during playoff watch parties.

They already do a good job during regular season games with helicopter and ground support all around the arena. Why not add more? Bicycles, foot police, plain clothes etc.

Some stupid kids should not be a legitimate reason for shutting down an event for thousands of people. Charging admission to sit outside the Arena is a joke.


I saw a news clip the other day saying OKC has not hired an additional police officer in 2 years. Considering the growth of events and downtown in general, it sounds like OKC PD needs more $$$$$$$.