In the early hours of a Saturday morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 20-year-old Leonard Dewayne Walker was tragically cut short. On September 12, 2020, at approximately 2 a.m., Walker was shot in the back in a shopping center parking lot near the intersection of Admiral Place and South 111th East Avenue. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
The male victim's death was investigated by the Tulsa Police Department as the city's 57th homicide of the year.
The shooting unleashed a barrage of bullets, with a nearby auto repair shop being struck by at least a dozen stray rounds. Fortunately, the business was closed, and no one else was injured. Investigators believe there were multiple witnesses to the shooting and have publicly appealed for anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
Despite their efforts, the Tulsa Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. The case remains an active and open investigation. Authorities have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Tulsa Police Department or the Tulsa Crime Stoppers hotline, where they can provide information anonymously. The search for those responsible for Leonard Dewayne Walker's death continues.
