MIDWEST CITY, OK — There were two shootings Thursday. One of them deadly, but both may be related. The case involves two victims with the shooter still on the loose.

Thursday shortly after 2:00 pm, police responded to a shooting call at 419 Tinker Diagonal. Officers located Laron McCoy inside of an apartment. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Shortly after, a separate shooting call came in at 226 SE 45th. The victim of that shooting was Santonio Johnson. He was transported to Presbyterian Hospital where he was admitted.

Investigation revealed that Santonio Johnson had been at the apartments on Tinker Diagonal at the time the shooting occurred. He then went to SE Oklahoma City, where police were called.

At this time, no arrests have been made in connection with this homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Tip Line 405-297-1200.

OKLAHOMA CITY– A new program that worked to get mental health professionals to treat veterans has reached its goal.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has met its goal of hiring 1,600 new mental health professionals under the president’s Executive Order to Improve Access to Mental Health Services for Veterans, Service Members and Military Families.

Oklahoma City VA Medical Center has hired 19 new professionals toward the goal.

“I am proud of the hard work our staff has completed to bring these new staff members on board,” said Daniel L. Marsh, Medical Center Director. “We are not slowing our efforts however, and will continue to actively recruit for any vacant mental health positions for the future so veterans will get the care they need.”

The Department of Veterans Affairs has hired a total of 1,607 mental health clinical providers, in addition to more than 2,000 people who were hired to fill existing vacancies.

OKLAHOMA CITY– When sifting through debris after a natural disaster, there are a few things that can be confusing.

FEMA officials want to clear those lingering questions.

First, survivors who are approved to receive disaster assistance funds don’t have to wait for a check to come in the mail.

People who have bank accounts can choose to have the funds deposited electronically, but it may require one more step when registering.

Specialists are available at disaster recovery centers to help victims with electronic funds transfer and other steps in the process of filing claims.

Those disaster recovery centers are found at the following locations: