2 found dead in Sequoyah County store; suspect identified

According to the sheriff’s office, a double murder has been under investigation in Sequoyah County since Wednesday morning.

CBS affiliate station in Arkansas reported that two people were found dead at a gas station between Sallisaw and Gans on Highway 64 on Tuesday evening.

A man and a woman were found dead at the LaFerry propane store, SCSO said. Morrilton police said they received word Tuesday night that 50-year-old Stacy Drake stole a vehicle from the scene of that double homicide and drove it to a hotel in Arkansas.

Police said they searched the hotel but did not find Drake. They are unsure if he was taken by someone else or ran away. Police said they believe Drake has a gun, is armed and dangerous and is wanted for three murders in Oklahoma, including two carjackings.

According to investigators, Drake is wanted in connection with three murders in Oklahoma and is from Birmingham, Alabama. According to investigators, Drake is also wanted for another murder in Alabama.

It is not clear how the two victims found dead at LaFerry’s Propane were killed. That is still part of the investigation. The names of the victims have not been released.

We have a team on the ground in Sallisaw and will keep you updated as we learn more.