Greenwood community members meet to discuss safety following Juneteenth festival shooting

People in Greenwood met Tuesday night to look for answers after the Juneteenth Festival shooting that killed one person and injured seven others.

The Tulsa County Sheriff, a Tulsa Police officer and the Head of Security for Greenwood were there to answer questions.

Looking for answers

People in Greenwood wanted to know what responsibilities fall on law enforcement and what falls to the event organizers, when it comes to safety.

The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, Greenwood Cultural Center, Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office discussed how special event permits work for events like Juneteenth, and what roles each group plays…

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