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Michael Winchester

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Tuesday afternoon in Oklahoma City, 52-year-old Michael Winchester was leaving his job at Will Rogers World Airport when his life was tragically cut short. As he walked toward the employee parking lot on November 15, 2016, a gunman lay in wait. Winchester, a valued employee of Southwest Airlines for 29 years, was shot in what police would later describe as a premeditated and intentional act. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.

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  • KSNT News: Police: Airport shooting likely case of workplace revenge
  • KNXV: Suspect identified in Oklahoma City airport shooting
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    Victim Details

    Michael Winchester

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Oklahoma City

    OK

    2016-11-15

    52

    Michael

    Winchester

    11/21/2025

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