Family of Michael Glunt Seeks Answers from Tulsa Police Department

Glunt's family says there is no body cam or dash cam footage of the fatal shooting by officers.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 1:50am

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The family of Michael Glunt, who was fatally shot by Tulsa police in February 2026, is seeking justice and answers from the department. They recently met with city leaders, who told them there is no body cam or dash cam footage of the incident. The Tulsa Police Department confirmed the lack of video, citing policies that allow officers to not record in certain situations due to safety concerns. Glunt's mother and sister say they will continue to fight for change, including pushing for external oversight committees for such incidents.

Why it matters

The lack of video footage raises transparency concerns around the police shooting and the department's policies on when officers are required to activate body and dash cams. The Glunt family's pursuit of answers and accountability highlights broader issues of police use of force and the need for independent oversight, especially in cases involving mental health crises.

The details

On February 8, 2026, Tulsa police responded to a mental health crisis involving 32-year-old Michael Glunt near 51st and Sheridan. Officers say they shot and killed Glunt, but the family says there is no body cam or dash cam footage of the incident. A Tulsa PD spokesperson confirmed this, explaining that body cams are only triggered when officers draw their pistols, and in this case they used a rifle, which would have required manually turning on the camera. The dash cam also was not automatically activated since the lights and sirens were not on, and the officers did not manually turn it on.

  • On February 8, 2026, Tulsa police responded to a mental health crisis involving Michael Glunt.
  • Since the February 8 incident, Glunt's mother Debbie Tyler and sister Karmen Glunt have been seeking justice.

The players

Michael Glunt

A 32-year-old man who was fatally shot by Tulsa police during a mental health crisis.

Debbie Tyler

The mother of Michael Glunt.

Karmen Glunt

The sister of Michael Glunt.

Tulsa Police Department

The law enforcement agency involved in the fatal shooting of Michael Glunt.

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What they’re saying

“We're strong women. We will fight until something's changed for everybody else. I don't want any other mother to live the life I'm living now.”

— Debbie Tyler, Michael Glunt's mother

“I feel like people are gonna get tired of hearing our names and seeing our faces, but we're not gonna go anywhere, you know? We'll be at the city council meetings fighting for, like, external independent oversight committees for incidences that happen like this. I think it's due time.”

— Karmen Glunt, Michael Glunt's sister

What’s next

The Glunt family says they will continue to push for external independent oversight committees to investigate police use of force incidents like the one that killed Michael Glunt.

The takeaway

The lack of video footage in the Glunt shooting highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability around police actions, especially in cases involving mental health crises. The family's pursuit of answers underscores the importance of independent oversight to ensure justice and prevent similar tragedies in the future.