Man Arrested in Southern Oklahoma Homicide Case
Mountain Park, OK — A 32-year-old man, Corey Johns, has died from injuries following a violent incident in Mountain Park on Tuesday. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and local police are investigating the case, which authorities have now classified as a homicide.
Emergency responders received a 911 call Tuesday evening regarding an assault at a residence near North Main and West Spring streets. Upon arrival, they found Johns severely injured. He was promptly transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
During the ensuing investigation, authorities discovered that Johns had been physically assaulted. Law enforcement officials swiftly identified a suspect who had fled the scene prior to their arrival. The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday and has been booked into the Kiowa County jail on a murder complaint. At this time, the suspect’s identity is being withheld, as formal charges have yet to be filed.
This incident has left the small community of Mountain Park on edge, as police continue to gather evidence and details surrounding the circumstances of Johns’ death. The OSBI has urged anyone with information related to this case to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
As the investigation progresses, the community is left grappling with the violent nature of this event. Local authorities remain committed to bringing clarity and justice for Johns and his family during this difficult time.
— KOCO 5 News
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