"I wanted to stay and watch," he said.

Chris and other employees waited across the street in a convenience store parking lot as police investigated the scene.

He said Wednesday's shooting didn't deter him from working at the motel.

"I'll be here tomorrow," Chris said.

Mike Brimm of Konawa had just checked in the motel Wednesday afternoon when officers converged on the motel, searching for the suspect. Brimm said police told him and his family to stay in their room.

"They told us to get in the back room," he said. "It was crazy."

Brimm said he brought his family to Norman for a family vacation. The Brimm family stays at the Super 8 Motel often when they visit area.

"It's really a nice place," he said.

Brimm said he and his family decided not to keep their reservation Wednesday afternoon. Brimm was searching for another place for his family to stay.

"I've got a little girl scared," he said.

Police haven't released the suspect's name yet. Judy said police will continue to investigation the incident.

Meghan McCormick 366-3539 mmccormick@normantranscript.com