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Homicide # 26 of 2025

City of Oklahoma City sent this bulletin at 05/27/2025 09:49 AM CDT

Homicide # 26 of 2025

Homicide # 26 of 2025

Incident # 25-0037960

Date & Time: 05/23/2025 at 4:40 p.m.

Location: 2000 block of S. Robinson Ave.

Victim: Curnett, Richard (W/M – 04/13/1969)

No suspects in custody

Narrative: This past Friday, police were called to the area of SE 20^th and Shields regarding a disturbance. Officers arrived to find the victim, Richard Curnett, stabbed to death. Investigators learned the name of a suspect, River Curnett, and a warrant of arrest was issued for him. River Curnett is currently outstanding.

The investigation is in the very early stages. Anyone who sees the suspect is asked not to approach but dial 911 immediately. Tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 405/235-7300 or the Homicide Tip Line at 405/297-1200.

PIO Contact: SSgt. Dillon Quirk (405/297-1111)

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