Crime
Shooting at Tulsa Main Event Leaves One Dead, Another Injured
The second victim sustained non-life-threatening wounds and is expected to recover.
In the early hours of Sunday, December 8, 2024, Tulsa Police responded to a shooting outside the Main Event entertainment center near 81st Street and Union Avenue.
The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., following a reported altercation in the parking lot.
According to witnesses, a fight broke out among several individuals as they were leaving the venue.
During the altercation, multiple gunshots were fired, striking two individuals. Both victims were quickly transported to separate hospitals by private vehicles from the parking lot.
Tragically, one victim succumbed to their injuries at the hospital.
The second victim sustained non-life-threatening wounds and is expected to recover.
The Tulsa Police Department’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation and is actively working to piece together the events that led to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
“If you know anything about this case and have not yet spoken to one of our investigators, please contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS,” the department stated.
This is an ongoing investigation, and police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying those responsible for the violence.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.