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1 person killed in shooting at Rose State College in Midwest City

Law enforcement officials gather outside the Humanities building at Rose State College
Catherine Sweeney
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StateImpact Oklahoma
Law enforcement officials gather outside the Humanities building at Rose State College

Last updated Tuesday, April 25 at 1:47 p.m.

One person has died and another is in custody following a fatal shooting on the campus of Rose State College in Midwest City.

On Tuesday morning, Midwest City Police Department released a statement, identifying the alleged gunman as Brandon R. Morrissette, 30.

The victim, Robenie W. "RJ" Long Jr., was 20-years-old and a student at Rose State. The victim was allegedly walking out from the Humanities building with Morrissette's wife — also a Rose State student — when the shooting occurred.

"It appears this is some type of related — domestic-related — incident," said Midwest City Police Chief Sid Porter.

Morrissette is being held on complaints of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm on school property.

All classes at Rose State have been canceled through the end of Tuesday, and that the administration is working to coordinate counseling services for those who might need them.

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Catherine Sweeney was StateImpact Oklahoma's health reporter from 2020 to 2023.
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