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Armed bystanders kill man who opened fire in Oklahoma restaurant

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Two armed bystanders shot and killed a man after he opened fire, injuring a woman and two girls, at a restaurant in Oklahoma City on Thursday night, police said.

Police responded to reports of multiple shootings at Louie’s Bar and Grill near Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City, where they found the suspect dead outside the restaurant.

Two men, 35-year-old Carlos Nazario and 39-year-old Bryan Wittle, had shot and killed the suspect, authorities said.

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The suspected shooter was identified as Alexander Tilghman, 28. Police have not yet announced a motive for the attack.

The woman injured in the attack was identified as 39-year-old Natalie Giles, police said. She and the two girls who were shot are said to be in good condition.

A fourth person was injured during the attack when he fell and broke his arm, police said. That man was also said to be in good condition.

Hal Smith Restaurants, which operates Louie’s Bar and Grill, said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press that the restaurant would be closed on Friday, and that it would make counselors available to employees and customers.

“We are extremely thankful the situation didn’t escalate further, and that injuries were not more widespread. However, our hearts are with the wounded during this incident,” the statement reads, according to the AP.

-Updated 12:35 p.m.

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