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On a Thanksgiving Day that should have been filled with warmth and family, Richard Gene Nelson Jr., a 36-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed in the backyard of his Oklahoma City home. The date was November 24, 2016, a day that would forever be marked by violence and loss for his loved ones.
The initial hours of the investigation into the shooting in the 2800 block of SW 85th Street were shrouded in uncertainty. Responding to a call, police discovered Nelson with a gunshot wound. ...Read More
The initial hours of the investigation into the shooting in the 2800 block of SW 85th Street were shrouded in uncertainty. Responding to a call, police discovered Nelson with a gunshot wound. ...Read More
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Richard Gene Nelson Jr.
Male
White / Caucasian
Oklahoma City
OK
2016-11-24
36
Richard
Gene Nelson Jr.
11/25/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I can't stop thinking about how senseless this all seems. A life lost over a bicycle? It's truly dev... ...Read More
09/09/2024
09/09/2024
I've been following the discussion about Richard Gene Nelson Jr.'s case, and I wanted to bring atten... ...Read More
08/06/2023
08/06/2023
Has anyone else been thinking about the role of community violence intervention programs in cases li... ...Read More
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
