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DeAunte McKnight

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a summer evening in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 25-year-old DeAunte McKnight, a Black male, was cut short by gunfire. The fatal encounter unfolded on July 17, 2019, in the parking lot of a VASA Fitness center located near 51st and Memorial. McKnight was not alone in this violent altercation; 18-year-old Malik Morgan was also involved and subsequently died.

Responding to reports of the shooting, Tulsa police discovered both McKnight and Morgan critically injured at the scene. They were ...Read More
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  • KRMG Radio: Police release identities in double shooting case
  • KTUL: Men killed during shootout in gym parking lot are identified
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    Victim Details

    DeAunte McKnight

    Male

    Black / African American

    Tulsa

    OK

    2019-07-17

    25

    DeAunte

    McKnight

    11/24/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been really thinking about the implications of the surveillance footage from t... ...Read More
    12/10/2024
    I’ve been following the discussion around the tragic deaths of DeAunte McKnight and Malik Morgan, ... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    It's so sad to see how gun violence continues to impact our communities. The tragedy involving DeAun... ...Read More
    03/27/2024
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