Update: Tulsa police said Jaylen Green was arrested for shooting his 4-year-old son and his girlfriend.
Tulsa Police arrested Green after the shooting as he was attempting to drive the two victims to the hospital. The shooting occurred that the Seminole apartments Sunday, near East Virgin street and North Utica.
Family members reportedly told officers that Green shot his girlfriend and son and attempted to take them to the hospital, but his car broke down. Police Captain Richard Muelenberg said police quickly found the car and took Green into custody. Green allegedly told police the shooting was an accident. The mother is expected to live.
“It’s tragic that anybody loses their life. It’s specifically more difficult when a child loses their life,” Muelenberg said.
The child died from his injuries, police said, while the girlfriend underwent surgery and is expected to survive.
Green faces charges for:
• 2nd Degree Murder
• Possession of a Firearm, After Former Conviction of a Felony
• Resisting arrest
Original: Tulsa Police say a child has died following a shooting in North Tulsa on Sunday evening.
Tulsa Police responded to a call for a shooting near East Virgin Street and North Utica Avenue in north Tulsa at around 7:30 p.m.
Tulsa Police said a four-year-old was killed in shooting.
Police said a woman they believe is the child’s mother was shot. TPD said they’re unsure the extent of her injuries.
Police have the suspect in custody and said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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