Third suspect arrested in 2019 Tulsa cold case homicide

Jamalo Bruner Jr. identified as third suspect in Ben Montgomery's death

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Tulsa Police have arrested a third person, Jamalo Bruner Jr., in connection with a 2019 cold case homicide of Ben Montgomery.

Why it matters

This arrest marks a significant development in the long-running investigation into Montgomery's death, which had previously gone unsolved for several years.

The details

Jamalo Bruner Jr., 25, was identified as the third suspect in Ben Montgomery's homicide, which occurred in 2019. Police have now arrested three individuals in connection with the case.

  • The homicide occurred in 2019.
  • Jamalo Bruner Jr. was arrested as the third suspect in the case.

The players

Jamalo Bruner Jr.

A 25-year-old man arrested as the third suspect in the 2019 homicide of Ben Montgomery.

Ben Montgomery

The victim of the 2019 homicide in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the persistence of Tulsa Police in pursuing justice for the 2019 homicide, even as the case went cold for several years.