Convicted felon accused of murder at Dunjee Apartments - Oklahoma City news - NewsLocker (2024)

SPENCER, Okla. (KFOR) - A confrontation turned deadly. Three people were shot, including the suspect, and another was killed.
"They learned quickly the suspect was attempting to walk away," said Sgt. Dillon Quirk, with the Oklahoma City Police Department.LOCAL NEWS: One arrested after fatal shooting near SpencerOn Friday, around 7:30 p.m., OKCPD were called to the Fred Factory Garden Apartments, also known as the Dunjee Apartments, an Oklahoma City Housing Authority property, near NE 36th &

Oklahoma City fire crews knock down house fire

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a house fire Monday morning.According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, crews responded to a vacant home near SW 44th St. and Blackwelder Ave. around 2:30 a.m.LOCAL NEWS: One suspect in custody, three injured in Bricktown shooting
SW 44th St. and Blackwelder house fire. Image KFOR.SW 44th St. and Blackwelder house fire. Image KFOR.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire on the outside and inside of a converted garage. Cre

'Rock the Route' back in Yukon for another year

YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — Rock the Route is back this year in Yukon, so grab your friends and family to get ready for a night full of live music and fun!"It's basically like the biggest block party you've ever been to. Right on the mother road," said Jenna Roberson, the Public Information Officer for Yukon.LOCAL NEWS: Heartland of America Tour brings Big Boy No. 4014 to OklahomaRock the Route has been a Yukon staple since 2016.
"This year, we're so excited to welcome Corey Kent as our headlin

Ferris wheel catches fire in Germany, injuring more than a dozen

(The Hill) -- Two gondolas of a Ferris wheel caught fire in eastern Germany on Saturday night, injuring more than a dozen people, German news media reported Sunday.
The incident occurred when one of the Ferris wheel gondolas at the Highland Festival at Stoermthaler Lake near the city of Leipzig caught fire Saturday night, the German Press Agency reported Sunday, citing local police. The fire then spread to a second gondola.‘Peek-a-boo’: California police catch alleged shoplifter hid

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NASCAR Cup race at Michigan suspended until Monday after rain wouldn't go away

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) —NASCARsuspended theFireKeepers 400until Monday, running out of time Sunday to run a race that was delayed and interrupted by rain.On Lap 51 of the 200-lap Cup race, cars went to pit road to wait and see if the rain would go away in time to get at least half of the race completed to make it official and avoid having it spill over into an extra day for the second straight year at Michigan.The race was set to resume at 11 a.m. EDT.During driver in

John Aprea, 'The Godfather Part II' and 'Full House' actor dead at 83: reports

(NEXSTAR) -- John Aprea, who starred in "The Godfather Part II" and "Full House," has died at age 83, according to multiple reports.
Aprea died of natural causes on August 5 at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by loved ones, his manager Will Levine confirmed Sunday to CBS News, TMZ, and PEOPLE.
The veteran actor was born in Englewood, New Jersey, to Italian immigrant parents on March 4, 1941, PEOPLE reported.Starbucks changed one of its coffee recipes months ago. Some people are just noticingA

Tailgating 101: The 24 hours leading up to the big game

Featured Video: KFOR College Football Kickoff SpecialOKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The 24 hours leading up to any college football game could matter just as much as those hours your team plays. Here is a quick look at your possible tailgating plans whether you are a Sooner fan or a Cowboys fan."Boomer Sooner!"In Norman when it comes to OU games it will look a little different this year due to their entrance into the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
OU has 2024 maps that show exactly where you can tailgat

'Peek-a-boo': California police catch alleged shoplifter hiding in car trunk

(KTLA) -- A California woman suspected of shoplifting tried to hide from police but was quickly caught in the trunk of a car with stolen merchandise, authorities said.According to the Irvine Police Department, officers were alerted to a shoplifting incident at the Sephora located in the Irvine Spectrum Center on Wednesday.Indiana woman helped mom poison step dad several times before his death: authorities
The department said loss prevention employees tried to stop the suspect -- but she refused

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Here's who's speaking at the Democratic National Convention

(The Hill) -- The Democratic National Convention is set to kick off Monday as Vice President Harris seeks to keep the momentum going for her party nearly one month after she replaced President Joe Biden atop the ticket.The convention, held in Chicago, will feature a host of speakers for the four-day event, ranging from current White House, congressional and state leaders to past presidents.Here's who's on deck to speak at the convention:President Biden will kick off the convention Monday night.

OK Attorney General issues order for OSDE to release school security funds to schools

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Attorney General Drummond issues official opinion on State Superintendent Ryan Walters and OSDE’s refusal to give schools rollover rounds for security updates, as first reported by KFORDrummond orders Walters to give schools the funds.From the Attorney General’s Release:“Those wasted months have resulted in school districts not receiving millions of dollars in funds they could have used to bolster security and protect students” wrote Drummond. &ldqu

The Democratic National Convention starts Monday. Here's how to watch it

CHICAGO (AP) — TheDemocratic National Conventionkicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks that saw the party switch out its nominee, upending what had already been an unprecedented campaign year.With the departure of PresidentJoe Bidenfrom the campaign, and Vice PresidentKamala Harris'swift ascension to the top of the ticket, Democrats have essentially rejiggered the general election fight against Republi

One suspect in custody, three injured in Bricktown shooting

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- OKCPD responded to a shooting at N Oklahoma Ave and E Main Street early Sunday morning.Authorities was alerted that there were shots fired in the surrounding area.As officers arrived to the large group, a suspect pulled a gun and began firing shots towards the large crowd.Two officers opened fire on the shooter. The shooter returned fire on the officers and fled the scene soon after.The officers and shooter didn't sustain any injuries.The shooter was taken into custody a fe

Oklahoma City Police respond to homicide in SW OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating a homicide that happened near SW 74th and S May Ave.According police they received a call that there were multiple gunshots in the area, and when they arrived they found a deceased person at the scene.This is an ongoing investigation and no other information has been released at this time.

Oklahoma City Police respond to homicide in S OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating a homicide that happened near SW 74th and S May Ave.According police they received a call that there were multiple gunshots in the area, and when they arrived they found a deceased person at the scene.This is an ongoing investigation and no other information has been released at this time.

Suspect in custody after standoff in S OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a barricaded suspect in south Oklahoma City.According OKCPD they were responding to a domestic call when a male shot at police. Police tell News 4 that the caller informed them he found his mother assaulted and believed his father had assaulted her. He found his father passed out in a room, when police arrived on the scene the man opened fire on them.The suspect is barricaded in a house near SW 66th and Miller Ave.This is a de

Shots fired at police, active standoff in S OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a barricaded suspect in south Oklahoma City.According OKCPD they were responding to a domestic call when a male shot at police.The suspect is barricaded in a house near SW 66th and Miller Ave.This is a developing story and there is no word on any injuries at this time.

Man shoots at police, active standoff in S OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a barricaded suspect in south Oklahoma City.According OKCPD they were responding to a domestic call when a male shot at police.The suspect is barricaded in a house near SW 66th and Miller Ave.This is a developing story and there is no word on any injuries at this time.

OU studying if stressed bats lead to more shedding of viruses, like coronavirus

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) — When stressed, bats can shed different pathogens like the coronavirus.
While it’s not necessarily the same thing we saw in the U.S. during the pandemic, research at the University of Oklahoma is studying fruit bats in Central America to look into that process and how it works to see if the stress makes them shed more viruses than a non-stressed bat.LOCAL NEWS: Zoo enrichment devices designed by OU engineering students"We're trying to figure out, you know, when

12-year-old battles rare brain disease, gets the surgery he needs

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A teenager getting ready to start high school is lucky to be alive after being diagnosed with Moyamoya back in 2022.Moyamoya is a rare brain disease that reduces blood flow to the brain.At just 12-years-old, while celebrating Memorial Day weekend, Taylor Neugent suffered an unexpected stroke.LOCAL NEWS: Mercy Hospital opens Braum’s Infant Milk RoomHe was taken to the emergency room at Oklahoma Children's Hospital and what came next, no one expected."I remember

Woman arrested after standoff situation in SW Oklahoma City

UPDATE: The woman was arrested and is in custody, no one was harmed in the process.
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a barricaded suspect in SW Oklahoma City.Officials say the situation happened at an apartment complex near SW 59th Street and S May Avenue.Shooting, standoff at SW OKC apartment complex (KFOR)
According to OKCPD, it started as a domestic disturbance between two females.Authorities say one of the women involved in the domestic disturbance shot a

Police respond to standoff situation in SW Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Police are on the scene of a barricaded suspect inSW Oklahoma City.
Officials say the situation happened at an apartment complex near SW 59th Street and S May Avenue.Shooting, standoff at SW OKC apartment complex (KFOR)
According to OKCPD, it started as a domestic disturbance between two females.Authorities say a woman was shot at and the suspect has barricaded themselves inside of their apartment.
Police told News 4 they have evacuated the nearby apart

Missouri woman charged in scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family

(NewsNation) — A Missouri woman was arrested Friday and charged in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars and steal the family's ownership interest in Graceland, the U.S. Department of Justice said.Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, was charged with mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She's set to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri later Friday."The defendant orchestrated a scheme to conduct a fraudulent s

Fire crews battle fully-involved trailer fire in Yukon

YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — Oklahoma City Fire Department responded to a trailer fire in Yukon Saturday morning.
According to officials, the fire began at a trailer home near SW 16th. Law enforcement in the area were able to alert a family of four inside of the home.Fire crews battle fully-involved trailer fire in Yukon Saturday morning (KFOR)Fire crews battle fully-involved trailer fire in Yukon Saturday morning (KFOR)Fire crews battle fully-involved trailer fire in Yukon Saturday morning (KFOR

Edmond City Council put $231 million GO bond on November ballot

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — Edmond residents will have the opportunity to vote on a $231 million GO (General Obligation) bond in November during the general election that will be used towards much needed city repairs and updates.Edmond City Council held a meeting on Monday night to which council members approved a special election to happen in November. The $231 million GO bond will be used towards 22 projects that revolve around roads, parks and public safety.OKLAHOMA POLITICS: ‘It was

Woman struck, injured by vehicle in Yukon

YUKON, Okla. (KFOR) — Authorities are investigating after a woman was struck by car Friday night in Yukon.
Officials say the accident happened near South Yukon Parkway and Oklahoma Highway 4.
According to Oklahoma City Police, the woman was walking on Oklahoma Highway 4 before she was struck by a car traveling at a high rate of speed.
Authorities said the driver of the car remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
The woman was transported to a local hospital with her condition cur

Nearly 400 gallons of foam fill Alabama Coast Guard hangar after 'fault in system'

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — United States Coast Guard crewmen on duty at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama, were shocked to find their hangar full of high-expansion foam on Sunday evening.According to Lt. Earl Roberts, the Mobile Aviation Training Center Public Relations Officer, the foam was activated due to a fault in the system.He said a crew member left Hangar 2 to go to another hangar to work on an aircraft. But when that crew member returned, Hangar 2's alarms were going off,

Inflation: What costs more (and less)?

(NewsNation) —Annual inflation in July fell below 3% for the first time since March 2021, but prices for some things — such as eggs and car insurance — continued to rise.According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), eggs and car insurance both cost almost 20% more than they did a year ago. Tickets for sporting events have also shot up about 9% compared to last year.With that said, the inflation picture looks much better for the most part. Last month, overall i

Comedian Perry Kurtz killed in Los Angeles hit-and-run

(KTLA) – The victim of the deadly hit-and-run crash Thursday night in Los Angeles has been identified as stand-up comedian Perry Kurtz, the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner has confirmed.The collision was reported on the 19500 block of Ventura Boulevard in L.A.'s Tarzana neighborhood at about 11:20 p.m. Thursday. Police said Kurtz was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle.4 arrested in killing of former ‘General Hospital’ acto

Ford recalling SUVs over engine fire concerns

(The Hill) – Ford is set to recall roughly 85,000 Explorer SUVs fitted with the Police Interceptor Utility Package over concerns of engine fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)said Friday.The recall specifically affects the 2020-2022 models that have 3.3L gas or hybrid engines, per the agency.“In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as

Perdue chicken nuggets, tenders recalled due to possible metal contamination

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — More than 160,000 pounds of frozen and ready-to-eat chicken nuggets and tenders are being recalled by Perdue Foods, over possible metal contamination, the USDA announced on Friday.The recalled products, which were produced on March 23, 2024, consist of:
22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By date of “03 23 25” represented on