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Kaylen Thomas

Death by Force
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In the small town of McLoud, Oklahoma, 16-year-old Kaylen Thomas was known for her vibrant spirit and involvement in her community. A student at McLoud High School, she was active in cross country, basketball, and archery. Her life, however, was tragically cut short on October 5, 2018, when she was fatally shot in the head at a friend's home. The incident, which occurred amongst a group of teenagers, was initially investigated as a possible accident.

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  • KOCO: 2 teens in custody after 16-year-old girl shot, killed at McLoud home, police say
  • KOCO: Police: Teen girl dead after accidental shooting in McLoud
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    Victim Details

    Kaylen Thomas

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Mcloud

    OK

    2018-10-05

    16

    Kaylen

    Thomas

    11/22/2025

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