Attorney: Charges in Bricktown shooting unlikely

Teen remains jailed due to unpaid court fees

The attorney for a 19-year-old arrested in connection with the Bricktown shooting that injured eight people said he believes it's unlikely his client will ever be charged.

Police arrested Rodney Hill, 19, and Avery Meyers, 16, Tuesday on eight counts of shooting with intent to kill. A day later, a judge ordered Hill to be released at the request of the district attorney, while the investigation continues.

Attorney Bill Bock represents Hill and told Eyewitness News 5’s Katy Blakey his client did not play a role in the shooting, but accompanied Meyer downtown Monday night. Bock said the two teenagers had mutual friends and were not together the entire night.

Bock would not comment on specifics, but said the shooting was the result of an ongoing situation between some people that escalated throughout the night. Though a judge released Hill, he remains in the Oklahoma County Jail on unpaid court fees stemming from previous charges.

Avery Meyers remains in the Oklahoma County Jail, arrested on eight counts of shooting with intent to kill.

Eight people were shot and one pregnant woman injured after a gunman opened fire in Bricktown following the Thunder's win over the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night. One person remains in critical condition.

Police said they are still investigating and more arrests may be possible.

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