Derrick Runnels

Death by Force

In the summer of 2015, the life of 51-year-old Derrick Runnels, a Black male, was tragically cut short in Oklahoma City. On the evening of June 18th, what began as an ordinary day ended in violence that left a community searching for answers. Gunshots echoed in a northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood, and when police arrived, they found Derrick Runnels suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. The initial hours of the investigation were critical, as law enforcement worked to piece together the events ...Read More

Oklahoma City police investigating deadly shooting

Derrick Runnels, age 51 - National Gun Violence Memorial

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