4 Killed in Violent Oklahoma City Shootings Over Weekend

Police investigating three separate incidents that left four dead in the city

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Oklahoma City police are investigating a series of shootings over the past weekend that left four people dead in three separate incidents. The victims were identified as Claude Bagby, 63, Stanley Reid, 43, Brentley Mueller, 42, and Samuel Johnson, 77. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the killings.

Why it matters

The rash of gun violence in Oklahoma City over the weekend is part of a broader trend of rising homicides in the city, which saw a 25% increase in murders in 2025 compared to the previous year. The incidents highlight ongoing public safety concerns and the need for law enforcement and community leaders to address the root causes of gun crime.

The details

In the first incident on Friday evening, officers responded to a shooting near Northwest 10th Street and North Virginia Avenue where they found Claude Bagby, 63, and Stanley Reid, 43, dead with gunshot wounds. Later that night around 11 p.m., police were called to a shooting in the 3700 block of South Pennsylvania Avenue where they found Brentley Mueller, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital but later died from his injuries. On Saturday evening around 7 p.m., officers responded to a third shooting in the 1600 block of Linden Street and found Samuel Johnson, 77, dead at the scene with an apparent gunshot wound.

  • On Friday, February 6 around 5 p.m., the first two victims were found dead.
  • On Friday, February 6 around 11 p.m., the third victim was found shot and later died at the hospital.
  • On Saturday, February 7 around 7 p.m., the fourth victim was found dead at the scene.

The players

Claude Bagby

A 63-year-old victim of the Friday evening shooting.

Stanley Reid

A 43-year-old victim of the Friday evening shooting.

Brentley Mueller

A 42-year-old victim who was shot on Friday night and later died at the hospital.

Samuel Johnson

A 77-year-old victim found dead at the scene of the Saturday evening shooting.

Oklahoma City Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the four homicides.

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What’s next

The Oklahoma City Police Department is continuing to investigate the three separate shooting incidents that left four people dead over the weekend. No arrests have been made so far, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the perpetrators.

The takeaway

The rash of gun violence in Oklahoma City over the past weekend underscores the ongoing public safety challenges facing the city, which has seen a rise in homicides in recent years. Community leaders and law enforcement will need to work together to address the root causes of gun crime and prevent further tragedies.