Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Coverage of Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation in the Nexus archive.
- Missing Republican state Senate candidate found dead in truck days after disappearance
Barry Christian, a Republican Oklahoma state Senate candidate, was found dead in his truck two days after disappearing. The vehicle was discovered near Highway 30 in a rural area, with officials still determining the cause of death. Christian's family expressed devastation, and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is involved in the case.
- Suspect allegedly guns down deputy in ambush during routine call that rocked quiet town, police say
An Oklahoma deputy was killed and a police chief injured when a suspect opened fire during a welfare check in Wister. The suspect, Edgar Lara, surrendered after a standoff and was booked into jail, while Deputy Thomas 'Walker' LeMay died from his injuries.
- New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school
Oklahoma high school principal Kirk Moore tackled gunman Victor Hawkins after he opened fire at Pauls Valley High School, sustaining a leg injury. Hawkins, a former student, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including attempted murder, following the incident on April 7.