Local News
Konawa man shot, killed
Konawa — A man was shot and killed west of Konawa Wednesday night, Pottawatomie County authorities said.
William Jeff Rutherford, 34, Konawa, was found on County Road EW 139 after Pottawatomie Central Dispatch received a 911 call of a shooting just west of Sacred Heart Church, said J.T. Palmer, captain of investigations at Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Department.
Palmer said when deputies arrived, they found Rutherford on the ground. He was taken to Valley View Regional Hospital in Ada by Konawa EMS where he was pronounced dead.
Another 911 call was taken from a house in Seminole County, Palmer said. The call led deputies to the suspect — Richard Brazell, 31, Konawa. Palmer said Brazell was dating Rutherford’s ex-girlfriend, who was not named.
Palmer said Rutherford and Brazell met driving on the highway and Rutherford reportedly began flashing his headlights at Brazell.
Brazell turned off the main road onto the county road, Palmer said.
Rutherford and his ex-girlfriend had a verbal confrontation. Palmer said Rutherford approached the suspect’s vehicle where Brazell allegedly shot him one time in the chest.
Palmer said Brazell is currently in custody at Pottawatomie County Jail, booked for first-degree murder.
Palmer said once the investigation is complete, a full report will be given to the district attorney to pursue charges.
- Local News
-
-
Cub scout kick-off
-
Seminole man charged with rape
A Seminole man was charged with rape in Pontotoc County District Court Wednesday.
-
3 people hurt in 3-car pile up
Three people were injured in a three-car wreck three miles west of Stuart Wednesday.
-
Chickasaw Nation election results released
Chickasaw Nation Election Secretary Rita Loder today announced the results of the 2010 tribal runoff election Aug. 31.
-
Late Summer Fun
Pack 4 Cub Scouts launched a new year of scouting with watermelon and waterfights.
-
ECU course joins healthy homes, energy efficiency training
A one-day Healthy Homes and Energy Efficiency Workshop will be offered twice, Sept. 14 or Sept. 15, at East Central University in Ada.
-
Family searches for teen
A family is searching for a missing Ada teen and is hoping residents can help.
-
Ada’s KFC owners mark 40 years
Pat Stone and his wife Jennie Stone have owned the Ada Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise for 40 years.
-
Man hurt in fall
A construction worker was injured after falling from a ladder near Stonewall Tuesday.
-
Coalgate residents upset with proposed RV park
Several residents showed up at Coalgate’s monthly city council meeting Tuesday to protest one resident’s plans to build an RV/trailer park.
- More Local News Headlines
-
