UPDATE: A SECOND VICTIM HAS DIED FROM WOUNDS SUSTAINED IN NEW YEARS EVE DAY SHOOTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IDABEL, Okla. (January 3, 2023) – A second individual has died as a result of gunshot wounds received in an early morning shooting on December 31, 2022. The 19-year-old was transported to a Tyler, TX hospital and died at 12:15 a.m., this morning. A juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene. A third teenager suffered superficial wounds and is expected to recover. The suspect, also a juvenile, is in custody.
The investigation involves Native Americans and falls under the McGirt Supreme Court decision. The OSBI is working together with the FBI, Idabel Police Department and the Choctaw Nation. Once the investigation is complete, a report will be forwarded to the appropriate prosecuting attorney to determine charges.
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Address/Location
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
6600 Harvey Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 405-879-2591