In Oklahoma City on November 10, 2020, a 23-year-old Black female named Shatica Dawn Hixon was tragically killed in an act of domestic violence. At the time of her death, she was pregnant with her second child. The man identified as her boyfriend, Brandon Milburn, was the perpetrator of the fatal shooting.
The events unfolded on that Tuesday morning when Milburn shot Shatica at their residence.
Following the shooting, he fled the scene with their 14-month-old daughter, Zyla, which immediately triggered an Amber Alert. This set off a frantic search for the child and a manhunt for Milburn. His flight from the initial crime scene escalated into a wider crime spree, during which he committed another murder during an attempted carjacking.
The extensive search for Brandon Milburn came to a dramatic and violent end when law enforcement located him. A confrontation ensued, resulting in a shootout between Milburn and police officers. Milburn was shot and killed by the police during the exchange of gunfire, bringing his violent rampage to a close. Investigations into the events leading up to Shatica's death revealed a history of domestic abuse within their relationship. Friends and family reported that the couple's relationship had grown increasingly volatile in the months preceding the tragic outcome.
