On a quiet Sunday in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the life of 21-year-old Brandon Kevin Mar was tragically cut short. On October 23, 2016, Mar was found in a north Tulsa roadway, the victim of a fatal shooting. The discovery sent ripples of shock and grief through his family and the community, leaving them to grapple with the sudden and violent loss of a young man who was a father to a young daughter.
In the days that followed, the Tulsa Police Department launched an intensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mar's death, determined to bring those responsible to justice.
The investigation quickly gained momentum, and within a short period, authorities were able to identify and apprehend two suspects in connection with the homicide. The arrests brought a glimmer of hope to a grieving family that the individuals responsible for Brandon's death would be held accountable for their actions. The identities of the two suspects taken into custody were Tevin Laskey and D'Andre Bolding. Their apprehension marked a significant turning point in the case, transitioning the focus from a search for unknown assailants to the beginning of a complex legal process. The motive behind the shooting was not immediately made public, leaving the community to speculate on the events that led to such a senseless act of violence.
Following their arrests, Tevin Laskey and D'Andre Bolding were charged with first-degree murder in the death of Brandon Mar. This set the stage for a legal battle to unfold in the Tulsa County courthouse. The community waited for answers, hoping the trial would shed light on why a young father's life was taken so abruptly. The subsequent court proceedings would be a crucial step in the long and arduous journey for justice for Brandon Mar and his family, a journey they undertook with the heavy weight of their loss. While the arrests and charges provided a semblance of progress, the enduring pain of a life lost remained at the forefront for all who knew and loved Brandon.
