Man found shot in Okmulgee County – identified

A joint task force with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found dead in the middle of a county road near Beggs on Wednesday.

The man, identified Thursday as Allen Wright Jr., was found on North 100 Road off Highway 16, on the county line between Okmulgee and Creek counties.

His body was recovered in the afternoon. Authorities said he suffered gunshot wounds to the head and chest.

First, investigators must determine whether he was killed at the crime scene or somewhere else before he was discharged.

Neighbors told News On 6 behind the curtain that they were surprised to see all the emergency vehicles blocking the street.

“So I don’t think you have to worry about the neighbors. I don’t think you have to worry about the farmers or anybody just out on the roads. I think it’s an unfortunate thing, but it happened,” said Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice.

Investigators from both counties are working on the case, but Okmulgee led the way.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Okmulgee County Sheriff’s Office.

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