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Lawson Gratts Jr.

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated May 01, 2023

Victim Details

Lawson Gratts Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

2023-05-01

57

Lawson

Gratts Jr.

Yes

07/12/2026

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In Oklahoma City on the evening of May 1, 2023, a heated argument escalated into a fatal encounter that ended the life of 57-year-old Lawson Gratts Jr. A Black male, Lawson was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, known for his warm personality and infectious sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. Originally from Kansas City, he had built a life in Oklahoma City and was a talented chef.

On that Monday night, police were called to a residence in the 8000 block of ...
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  • KOKH: Oklahoma City police arrest 22-year-old man for murder after fatal shooting
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    I was thinking about the role family dynamics might have played in this case. It's so tragic when a ... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else find it extremely concerning how easily a family dispute led to such a tragic outcom... ...Read More
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