In the spring of 2019, a family dispute in Oklahoma City tragically escalated, leaving one man dead and his cousin facing a murder charge. The life of Warren 'Mann' Wand, a 48-year-old male, was cut short on the evening of Friday, March 15, 2019. The incident unfolded in a northeast Oklahoma City neighborhood, where an argument between Wand and his cousin, Vernon Cole, took a fatal turn.
Responding to a call, police arrived at the scene to find Warren Wand with a gunshot wound.
Despite the efforts of emergency responders, he was pronounced dead. The initial investigation quickly pointed to a domestic altercation as the catalyst for the deadly shooting. Witnesses reported that a heated argument between the cousins preceded the sound of gunfire.
In the hours following the shooting, the Oklahoma City Police Department identified Vernon Cole as the primary suspect. He was located, taken into custody without incident, and subsequently arrested in connection with his cousin's death. Cole was later formally charged with first-degree murder as authorities continued to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter.
The case progressed through the legal system, culminating in a trial where the prosecution presented evidence and witness testimony detailing the argument that led to the shooting. The defense argued the complexities of the familial relationship and the heat of the moment. Ultimately, Vernon Cole was found guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter and was sentenced for the death of his cousin, Warren Wand.
