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Derrick Runnels

Case from Oklahoma City, OK dated Jun 19, 2015

Victim Details

Derrick Runnels

Male

Oklahoma City

OK

2015-06-19

51

Derrick

Runnels

07/04/2026

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In the summer of 2015, a quiet Oklahoma City neighborhood was shaken by a sudden act of violence that claimed the life of 51-year-old Derrick Runnels. On the evening of June 19th, the male victim was fatally shot in front of his own home. The incident left his community unsettled and searching for answers. In the immediate aftermath, law enforcement began their search for the individual responsible for the shooting, though details about what led to the tragic event were not made public.

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  • KOCO: Police search for person responsible for NW Oklahoma City shooting
  • KFOR.com: Oklahoma City man killed in shooting in NW Oklahoma City
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