In the fading light of a Wednesday evening in northwest Oklahoma City, the life of Collis Walker, a 22-year-old male, was brought to a sudden and violent end. On March 14, 2018, Walker was found shot to death inside an SUV in a parking lot located at 12241 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A former defensive lineman for the University of Central Oklahoma's football team, he was a senior just months away from graduating with a degree in industrial safety.
The initial call to police of 'shots fired'
came in around 8 p.m. When officers arrived, they discovered Walker, who was originally from Dallas, deceased in the driver's seat of the vehicle. His death was quickly classified as a homicide, marking the 17th such case in Oklahoma City that year. Investigators began the arduous process of piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. A friend who was with Walker at the time of the incident reportedly ran into a nearby liquor store and asked a clerk to call 911. Security footage from the store captured the individual hiding in one of the aisles after making the request for help.
In the days following the shooting, the Oklahoma City Police Department stated that they had no new leads in the investigation. The news of Walker's death sent shockwaves through the University of Central Oklahoma community, where he was remembered as a talented athlete and a dedicated student. The university president expressed his condolences to Walker's family and friends during the difficult time.
As of the latest available information, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Collis Walker. The investigation into his death remains open, a painful and unresolved tragedy for his loved ones and the community. The search for answers and justice for the young man whose life was cut short continues.
