Colter Jake Vaught Murdered in Elk-city, Oklahoma age 42

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On January 11, 2024, a tragic incident occurred near Elk City, Oklahoma, resulting in the death of 42-year-old Colter Jake Vaught from Sayre. The shooting took place in the vicinity of an oilfield business located in the 900 block of South Merritt Road.

Following the incident, law enforcement took 37-year-old Clayton Samson Hays of Carter into custody. Hays was subsequently charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with Vaught's death. The suspect claimed self-defense during ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Colter Jake Vaught

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Elk-city

state

OK

Date of Death

2024-01-11

Age at Death

42

First Name

Colter

Last Name

Jake Vaught

solved

Yes

Last Updated

12/15/2024

Colter Jake Vaught
Murdered

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