In the spring of 2023, the life of Andrew David Sump, a 28-year-old male, was violently cut short. On the evening of April 1st, a fatal encounter unfolded at the Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Oklahoma City, a country music bar that would become the scene of a tragic shooting. Andrew was among three individuals who lost their lives that night in a violent clash between rival motorcycle gangs.
The events that led to the deadly confrontation began to escalate when members of the Bandidos and the
Homietos biker gangs entered the establishment located near Newcastle Road and South Shawnee Avenue. A physical altercation between the groups quickly spiraled into gunfire. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they discovered a chaotic and tragic aftermath. Andrew David Sump and two other men were pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Three other people were injured in the melee and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The investigation into the shooting moved swiftly as authorities worked to piece together the events of that fatal night. Surveillance footage from the Whiskey Barrel Saloon proved to be a critical piece of evidence, capturing the moments leading up to the altercation and the shooting itself. This footage, along with other investigative work, led to the identification and subsequent arrest of several suspects.
Within days of the incident, the Oklahoma City Police Department made its first arrest, taking Tyler Myers into custody on a first-degree murder complaint. Myers, who had been injured during the shootout, was seen on video participating in the conflict and discharging a firearm. Shortly after, on April 6, 2023, two more suspects were apprehended. Nicklus Sweet, 41, and Douglas Jacobs, 47, were arrested in connection with the deadly brawl. Sweet faced charges of shooting with intent to kill, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, accessory to murder, and conspiracy. Jacobs was charged with first-degree murder, accessory to murder, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
