In the heart of winter, on a Friday afternoon in Oklahoma City, the life of 63-year-old Claude "Chilly" Bagby was tragically cut short. On February 6, 2026, police were called to the scene near Northwest 10th Street and North Virginia Avenue shortly before 5 p.m., where they discovered Mr. Bagby and another man, 43-year-old Stanley Reid, both deceased from gunshot wounds.
The incident marked the city's seventh and eighth homicides of the year and was part of a violent weekend that saw a total of four killings in separate incidents.
Claude McQuinn Bagby, a Black male born on January 5, 1963, was known to his loved ones as "Chilly." His unexpected death left his family and friends in deep mourning. In the wake of his passing, his family organized a fundraiser to help with funeral and memorial expenses, remembering him as a man who touched many lives and whose presence would be profoundly missed. His obituary celebrated a life filled with love, friendship, and adventure, cherishing the time he spent with family and friends.
As of early February 2026, the investigation into the double homicide of Claude Bagby and Stanley Reid is ongoing. Law enforcement has not yet released information about what may have led to the shooting, and no arrests have been made. The police have not identified any suspects in connection with the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Homicide Tip-Line as they continue to seek justice for the two men whose lives were violently taken.
