Third arrest made in deadly Oklahoma City apartment shooting

Emmitt Gresham Jr. was killed while getting a haircut in January

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A third arrest has been made in a deadly apartment shooting in Oklahoma City that left 19-year-old Emmitt Gresham Jr. dead. The shooting occurred in January near Northeast 6th Street and Stonewall Avenue, where Gresham was getting a haircut when he was shot and killed.

Why it matters

Gun violence and deadly shootings in residential areas are an ongoing concern for the Oklahoma City community, with this incident marking the third arrest related to the same incident. The death of a young man while performing a routine activity has shaken the neighborhood.

The details

Police have now arrested three individuals in connection with the shooting that killed Emmitt Gresham Jr. The shooting took place while Gresham was getting a haircut inside an apartment near Northeast 6th Street and Stonewall Avenue.

  • The shooting occurred in January 2026.

The players

Emmitt Gresham Jr.

A 19-year-old man who was shot and killed while getting a haircut.

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What’s next

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and any potential motives.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and the need for the Oklahoma City community to come together to address public safety concerns and prevent such senseless loss of life.