In the early morning hours of August 6, 2023, a dispute inside a Tulsa nightclub escalated to gunfire, ending the life of 19-year-old Nicari Owens. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. at The Kickback Club, located at 3400 E. Apache. When Tulsa police officers responded to the scene, they discovered Owens deceased inside the venue. Another individual, a woman, was also shot during the incident and received treatment for minor injuries before being released from the hospital.
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investigation into the death of the young man, described by his aunt as fun, always laughing, and joking, has been met with challenges. Homicide investigators believe an altercation inside the club led to the fatal shooting. Despite a large number of people being present at the club at the time of the shooting, a lack of forthcoming witnesses has hindered the investigation. Detectives have expressed frustration over the reluctance of potential witnesses to get involved and provide crucial information.
While police believe they have a general understanding of the events that transpired, they lack the necessary evidence to move forward with an arrest. The motive for the shooting is suspected to be gang-related, possibly stemming from a confrontation between rival gangs that spiraled out of control. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Nicari Owens, and his case remains one of Tulsa's unsolved homicides from 2023. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information, photos, or videos from that night to contact the Tulsa Police Department's Homicide Unit or Tulsa Crime Stoppers, emphasizing that callers can remain anonymous.
