OKLAHOMA CITY - A woman was fatally shot Wednesday night in northeast Oklahoma City.Thank you, Marcia Smith, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, for calling this sad news to my attention.
Police were called to a home on N.E. 67th Street at about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday where they found 38-year-old Candace Vivian killed by multiple gunshot wounds.
According to police, 36-year-old Billy Vivian, Candace's husband, and Candace were in an argument when the shooting occurred. Billy then fled the scene in the couple's vehicle.
At about 11:35 p.m. police found the vehicle parked near N.E. 63rd Street and Air Depot Road. Billy Vivian was found inside the vehicle with what police said appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Billy Vivian was transported to OU Medical Center in critical condition.
A 13-year-old boy inside the home made the call and police said they think Candace Vivian is his mother.
The boy and another child were in the home when police arrived. They had to let police in because the windows were barred, officers said.
Oklahoma rank close to the top in women murdered by their partners. Why is that?
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ReplyDeleteThank you, Antrena, for sharing this with us. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and to all of Candance's family - including her inlaws. We must find ways to teach one another how to disagree without coming to violence including murder.
ReplyDeleteAthena, please accept my condolences on the tragic death of your cousin, and extend them to your family. I would like to send healing shawls crafted by volunteer to Candace's mom, to you and to Candace's young sons. Please email me at sherry@facestulsa.org with your mailing address. Our organization strives to bring hope and healing to survivors of family violence. Jean Warner knows me and my organization.
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