Do you know who murdered Di'andre? In the early morning hours of October 21, 2001, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, twenty-two-year-old Di'Andre Oran 'Dre' Blackwell was leaving the Good Fella's Club, located on East 2nd Street. As he made his way out of the establishment at approximately 1:53 a.m., a dispute erupted between other patrons of the club. The altercation quickly escalated, and shots were fired into the crowd. Tragically, Di'Andre, who was not involved in the conflict, was struck by the gunfire.
An innocent bystander, his life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
The years that followed have brought little solace to his loved ones, as the case remains unsolved. Despite investigations by the Tulsa Police Department, no arrests have been made in connection with his death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case is now considered a cold case, a painful reality for a family left without answers or a sense of justice for Di'Andre. The impact of his murder has been profound, particularly for his children, one of whom was just over a year old at the time of his father's death, and another who was not yet born. For years, his final resting place was without a marker, a further source of anguish for his family.
In the absence of a resolution to the criminal investigation, his family has sought ways to find closure. A fundraising effort was eventually established by his son's stepfather to purchase a headstone for his grave, a measure intended to provide a place of remembrance and a degree of peace for his children who never had the chance to know their father. The search for who is responsible for the death of Di'Andre Blackwell continues, with law enforcement encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
