One Arrested After Two People Shot In Rural Payne County

One person was arrested after allegedly shooting two people in rural Payne County Monday afternoon.

Deputies responded to the shooting at around 4:30 p.m. Monday, at a house located in the 9700 block of Coyle Road in rural Payne County.

Authorities say the suspect, a 52-year old man, owns the home and fired shots at two family members.

The victims, a man and a woman both in their 20s, are recovering at OU Medical.

Investigators hadn't responded to the home or surrounding barn before. Captain Kevin Woodward of Payne County told News 9 there were several family members in the house who witnessed the shooting, who were able to restrain the suspect. 

The suspect was airlifted to a Tulsa hospital and will be arrested upon release.