In Lawton, Oklahoma, on the evening of June 30, 2015, a heated argument between Joseph Higgins and his girlfriend, Shainice Owens, at their home escalated into a tragedy that would end a life. During the altercation, a gun was introduced into the conflict. Both individuals reportedly reached for the weapon, leading to a fatal conclusion.
Higgins was shot in the chest during the struggle.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital, but the single gunshot wound proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to his injury. In the immediate aftermath, Owens claimed that the shooting was an accident, a tragic consequence of a physical confrontation that had spiraled out of control.
Lawton Police Department investigators began to piece together the events of that night. Their investigation led to the arrest of Shainice Owens on a complaint of second-degree murder. The case proceeded through the legal system, and Owens was ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison for the death of her boyfriend. The incident left a lasting mark on the community, a stark reminder of the devastating potential of domestic disputes.
