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Eric Oberholtzer

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the spring of 2023, a violent altercation at a south Oklahoma City bar claimed the life of 29-year-old Eric Oberholtzer. On the evening of Saturday, April 1st, police were called to the Whiskey Barrel Saloon following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a chaotic scene with multiple gunshot victims. Oberholtzer, along with two other men, Francisco Tanajara, 38, and Andrew Sump, 28, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident was determined to be a confrontation bet ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Eric Oberholtzer

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2023-04-01

    29

    Eric

    Oberholtzer

    Yes

    11/24/2025

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    05/05/2024
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    03/29/2024
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    11/13/2023
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