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Chevis Melvin

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Sep 04, 2017

Victim Details

Chevis Melvin

Male

Black / African American

Oklahoma City

OK

2017-09-04

39

Chevis

Melvin

07/18/2026

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Chevis Melvin, a 39-year-old man, tragically lost his life in what police have described as a murder-suicide that unfolded on a quiet street in Warr Acres, a suburb of Oklahoma City. The incident, which also resulted in the death of a woman, occurred on September 4, 2017, leaving a community in shock and searching for answers. The grim discovery was made by officers who were responding to a welfare check at the residence.

Upon their arrival, law enforcement officials entered the home to f ...
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  • KFOR.com: Police investigate murder–suicide in northwest Oklahoma City
  • KFOR.com: Police: Victim, suspect identified in northwest Oklahoma City murder-suicide
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