A 15-year-old boy's life was tragically cut short on the afternoon of April 13, 2026, in a shooting that occurred at a Wingstop restaurant in Lawton, Oklahoma. The victim was identified as Dominik Papatu, an employee of the establishment. The incident unfolded just after 2:30 p.m. at the Wingstop located near 72nd Street on Northwest Cache Road.
According to the Lawton Police Department, the shooting resulted in Papatu's death.
Authorities quickly responded to the scene, and the department's Criminal Investigation Division has confirmed that all individuals involved in the incident have been identified and accounted for. While the investigation is still in its early stages, police have taken one person into custody in connection with the fatal shooting.
The identity of the individual in custody has not yet been publicly released by law enforcement officials. Details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting are also pending further investigation. The community has been left to mourn the loss of the young man, who was a student at Eisenhower High School and a member of the varsity football team. As the investigation continues, more information is expected to be released to the public.
