In the early morning hours of October 12, 2013, the life of 36-year-old Benny Antronell Dean, a Black male, was cut short in a fatal shooting in northeast Oklahoma City. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of N.E. 28th Street and Eastern Avenue, a time when the city was otherwise quiet. Tragically, Dean had been released from prison just one day prior to his untimely death, a fact that added a layer of complexity to the ensuing investigation.
Witnesses in the
area reported hearing the distinct sound of gunshots pierce the night, prompting immediate calls to law enforcement. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Dean suffering from critical injuries. Emergency medical personnel were quickly summoned, and he was rushed to a local hospital in a desperate attempt to save his life. Despite the efforts of medical staff, Benny Dean succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Oklahoma City Police Department launched a homicide investigation. Authorities publicly identified Dean as the victim, but the trail for his killer or killers quickly grew cold. No arrests were ever made in connection with his murder, and no suspects were publicly named. The case has since remained open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and the community. Investigators have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough and bring a measure of justice for Benny Dean.
