Police Search for Suspect in Deadly Oklahoma City Stabbing

Victim Cody Overton Sharp, 37, died after being transported to the hospital.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:49pm

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Police in Oklahoma City are investigating a deadly stabbing that occurred on Saturday evening in the southeast part of the city. The victim, identified as 37-year-old Cody Overton Sharp, was found with stab wounds and transported to a hospital, where he later died. Authorities say there was some type of altercation between Sharp and an unknown person prior to the stabbing, but a suspect has not yet been taken into custody.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like this stabbing are concerning for the Oklahoma City community, raising questions about public safety and the need for improved conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics by both law enforcement and citizens.

The details

Police responded to a call about a stabbing in the area of Southeast 46th Street and South Sunnylane Road around 6:15 pm on Saturday. They found Cody Overton Sharp, 37, suffering from stab wounds and transported him to a hospital, where he later died. Investigators say there was some type of altercation between Sharp and an unknown person prior to the stabbing, but no suspect has been taken into custody yet.

  • The incident occurred around 6:15 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2026.

The players

Cody Overton Sharp

The 37-year-old victim who was fatally stabbed.

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What’s next

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Homicide Tip Line at (405) 297-1200.

The takeaway

This tragic stabbing highlights the need for improved public safety measures and conflict resolution resources in Oklahoma City to prevent such violent crimes from occurring in the future.