Man sentenced for fatal Tulsa parking lot shooting

Bryan Franklin Trimble III pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2024 death of Jose Gomez Ramos.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:58am

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A Tulsa man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to a fatal shooting in a parking lot in July 2024. Bryan Franklin Trimble III pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of 20-year-old Jose Gomez Ramos, who was found dead near East 21st Street and South 129th East Avenue.

Why it matters

Violent crime and gun violence remain major concerns in Tulsa, with the city seeing an increase in homicides in recent years. This case highlights the ongoing need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of violence and improve public safety.

The details

According to the report, Trimble pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the shooting death of Gomez Ramos. The incident occurred in a parking lot in Tulsa in July 2024.

  • The shooting took place in a Tulsa parking lot in July 2024.
  • Trimble pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in 2026.

The players

Bryan Franklin Trimble III

A Tulsa resident who pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2024 shooting death of Jose Gomez Ramos.

Jose Gomez Ramos

A 20-year-old man who was found dead in a Tulsa parking lot in July 2024.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Tulsa faces in addressing violent crime and gun violence, underscoring the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes and improve public safety.