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Desmond Clayton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late hours of a Friday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a house party that was meant to be a scene of enjoyment turned into one of tragedy. It was November 20, 2020, when 19-year-old Desmond Clayton attended a gathering at a home in the 1300 block of N. Cheyenne. The residence, which had been rented through Airbnb, was filled with approximately 25 people when the night took a violent turn.

Amidst the social gathering, gunfire erupted, and Desmond Clayton was struck multiple times. Emergen ...Read More
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  • Tulsa World: Tulsa police arrest man in connection with deadly house party shooting
  • Tulsa World: 19-year-old killed in shooting at party Friday night, Tulsa police say
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    Victim Details

    Desmond Clayton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tulsa

    OK

    2020-11-20

    19

    Desmond

    Clayton

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about the chilling crime scene details from the party wher... ...Read More
    12/31/2024
    I'm still thinking about the impact of losing such a promising young life like Desmond's. It's devas... ...Read More
    03/09/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the case of Desmond Clayton, and I can’t stop thinking about h... ...Read More
    02/22/2024
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