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Andrew Lee Barton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the predawn hours of July 13, 2023, the life of 38-year-old Andrew Lee Barton, a White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The fatal encounter unfolded at the Paladin Apartments, where police responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 1:48 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Barton unresponsive on a sidewalk between two apartment buildings, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his chest. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead ...Read More
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  • KOKH: Teenager arrested in Ponca City for second-degree murder, more arrests anticipated
  • KOCO: Ponca City police arrest 18-year-old after shooting victim found outside apartment
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    Victim Details

    Andrew Lee Barton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Ponca City

    OK

    2023-07-13

    38

    Andrew

    Lee Barton

    Yes

    11/25/2025

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