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Desean Tallent

Case from Tulsa, OK dated Mar 23, 2019

Victim Details

Desean Tallent

Male

Black / African American

Tulsa

OK

2019-03-23

25

Desean

Tallent

07/02/2026

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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a dispute that began in the drive-thru of an Arby's restaurant culminated in the death of 25-year-old Desean Tallent. The incident unfolded on a Saturday in March 2019, when Tallent, a male customer, became involved in a heated argument with the restaurant's manager, Deionna Young. The confrontation escalated to the point where Tallent allegedly cursed at, threatened, and spit on Young.

Following the initial altercation, Tallent left the premises. However, he returned ...
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  • KOKH: Woman arrested for deadly drive-by shooting near east Tulsa Walmart
  • NewsOK.com: Oklahoma eatery manager fatally shot man after he spit on her, police say upon her arrest
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    I've been reflecting on the role that uncontrolled emotions can play in tragic outcomes like what ha... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed how unsettling it is that Deionna Young felt pushed to take matters into her... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking a lot about how this case escalated so quickly? I keep going over the ... ...Read More
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