In the late hours of a Monday night in Oklahoma City, tragedy befell the Hinds family once again. David Ray Hinds Jr., a 48-year-old man, was found shot to death in a grassy area outside the Relax Inn on Northeast 23rd Street. The call reporting a person struck by gunfire came in just before 11:10 p.m. on April 21, 2025. When police arrived, they discovered Hinds, who had succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
This incident marked the 19th homicide in Oklahoma City for the year.
The motive for the shooting remains a mystery to investigators. As of the initial reports, no arrests had been made in connection with Hinds' death, and the police had not identified any suspects. The Oklahoma City Police Department's Homicide Tip-Line was opened for any information the public might have regarding the incident. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
David, known to some as 'Cowboy,' was remembered in his obituary as a brother and a friend. His passing was a profound loss to his family, who had previously mourned the death of his brother, Deangelo Hinds, in January of 2017. David was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, and attended Capital Hill High School. He worked as a plumber and was a father. His death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones as they await answers and justice.
