Body Cams Reveal New Details in '25 Blue Dome Shootings

Tulsa police release footage of chaotic night that left one dead, several injured

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:48pm

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Tulsa police have released body camera footage from a violent incident in the city's Blue Dome district in May 2025 that left one person dead and several injured. The footage shows officers engaging with two armed suspects, leading to the shooting of one suspect and the fatal shooting of another by a rooftop officer.

Why it matters

The incident highlighted ongoing public safety concerns in Tulsa's downtown area and prompted the city to implement a curfew and open a new police station dedicated to the downtown and nearby neighborhoods.

The details

The body camera footage shows Tulsa police officers confronting two armed suspects, Demonzo Washington, 17, and Thurman Wilson, 21, after a large crowd erupted into violence. Washington was shot and injured by an officer after he was seen raising a gun, while Wilson was fatally shot by a rooftop officer as he fled the scene. Both officer shootings were later deemed justified.

  • On May 4, 2025, the incident occurred in Tulsa's Blue Dome district.
  • Washington was expected to enter a blind plea on March 12, 2026, but the hearing was delayed until May.

The players

Demonzo Washington

A 17-year-old suspect who was shot and injured by a Tulsa police officer during the incident.

Thurman Wilson

A 21-year-old suspect who was fatally shot by a Tulsa police officer on the rooftop during the incident.

Tulsa Police Department (TPD)

The law enforcement agency that released the body camera footage and investigated the incident.

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What’s next

Washington is expected to enter a blind plea in May 2026 on charges of shooting with intent to kill and two counts of assault and battery.

The takeaway

The release of the body camera footage provides greater transparency into a chaotic and violent incident that led to increased public safety measures in Tulsa's downtown area, underscoring the ongoing challenges cities face in balancing law enforcement response with community trust.