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Richard Anderson

Case from Lawton, OK dated Apr 18, 2021

Victim Details

Richard Anderson

Male

Black / African American

Lawton

OK

2021-04-18

49

Richard

Anderson

06/25/2026

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On the evening of April 18, 2021, Richard Anderson, a 49-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in Lawton, Oklahoma. The incident prompted an investigation by the Lawton Police Department, who responded to reports of the shooting.

In the days following Anderson's death, authorities announced that arrest warrants had been issued for individuals suspected of being involved in the homicide. Shortly thereafter, it was reported that one person had been taken into custody in c ...
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  • Obituary for Richard Anderson at Howard-Harris Funeral Services
  • https://www.kswo.com: UPDATE: Arrest warrants issued for suspects in Lawton shooting, one in custody
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