Do you know who murdered Allen? In the predawn hours of August 5, 2008, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 28-year-old Allen Chance Ring, a Caucasian male, was tragically cut short. Allen was at the Cooper Mill Apartments, reportedly searching for his misplaced cell phone. Around 4:35 a.m., the quiet of the morning was shattered by the sound of gunshots near the apartment complex's pool area. Responding to the disturbance, authorities discovered Allen suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal.
The investigation into Allen's death was immediately launched by the Tulsa Police Department. Early in the investigation, they identified a person of interest they wished to speak with, a man named Brian Powell, believing he might have crucial information regarding the shooting. However, the case proved to be challenging, with few witnesses or strong leads emerging. As time passed with no arrests made, the investigation into Allen's murder grew cold.
Despite the passage of years, Allen's case remains an open and unsolved homicide. The Tulsa Police Department's Cold Case Unit continues to seek information from the public, hoping that someone will come forward with the key piece of evidence that will lead to a breakthrough. Allen, who worked in construction as a foreman and forklift operator, was a member of the Victory Christian Center. His family remembers him as a friendly person who cared deeply for others and enjoyed music, writing poetry, and the simple pleasure of an early morning sunrise. He left behind a wife and five children. The quest for justice for Allen Ring continues, a painful reminder of a life taken too soon and the lingering questions that haunt his loved ones.
