In the quiet city of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the life of 35-year-old Michael Joseph Keegan was tragically cut short on the evening of March 5, 2025. Authorities were called to a residence near 36th Street and South 214th East Avenue, where they found Keegan suffering from a single gunshot wound. Paramedics from the Broken Arrow Fire Department rushed him to St.
Francis Hospital in Tulsa, but his injury proved to be fatal.
The initial investigation by the Broken Arrow Police Department led them to believe the shooting was accidental. As they continued to diligently piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident, the community began to mourn the loss of a man remembered for his kindness, generosity, and infectious laughter. No information regarding any arrests or suspects has been released as the investigation remains ongoing.
Michael, who was born on February 9, 1990, in Pomona, California, was a beloved husband to Kerrie and a devoted father to their two children, Benjamin and Evey. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he had served as a Staff Sergeant, specializing in security and confinement, which included a tour in Afghanistan. His passions were said to be music, cooking, traveling, and gaming, all of which brought joy to those who knew him. His sudden and untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and friends.