In the evening hours of a spring day in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 29-year-old James Edward Tottress was brought to a violent and tragic end. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, Tottress was fatally shot at the Towne Square Apartments, a housing complex located near the intersection of Apache Street and North Peoria Avenue. The incident prompted an immediate response from the Tulsa Police Department, who were called to the scene following reports of the shooting.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Tottress's body in an outdoor area of the complex, in front of one of the apartment buildings. He had sustained a gunshot wound to his upper body.
The investigation into the death of James Tottress, a male, quickly developed as homicide detectives began to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting. Their work led them to identify a person of interest, and within a short period, a suspect was taken into custody in connection with the killing. While the name of the individual who was arrested has not been publicly released, authorities have confirmed that an arrest has been made, bringing a measure of resolution to the initial phase of the investigation.
Further details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting, including a potential motive or the relationship between Tottress and the suspect, have not been made available to the public as the investigation continues. The Tulsa Police Department has encouraged anyone with additional information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the department's homicide unit or the Tulsa Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing as prosecutors review the case to determine the appropriate charges to be filed against the individual who was apprehended.
