Homeowner Defends Against Five Attackers in Dramatic Tulsa Shooting

In a dramatic incident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, police have reported what they are calling a “self-defense homicide” stemming from a neighborhood feud. The confrontation occurred on a Tuesday evening when approximately five individuals aggressively confronted a homeowner.

The homeowner, who was armed, responded by opening fire, hitting two of the attackers. According to police, the individuals shot were reportedly a father and son. The father, identified as Marco Richardson, later died from his injuries, as reported by KOKI-TV.

“It was some guys that kept coming around him, and when he [got] off work they’d be messing with him and stuff like that. Evidently that’s what had happened; they did it again, and I told them, ‘Y’all don’t mess with my brother,'” said Anthony Hall, the homeowner’s older brother.

Police were called to the scene near the 2700 block of North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard around 7 p.m. There, they found Richardson, 47, in a driveway with a gunshot wound. Richardson succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Another individual, identified as Richardson’s 31-year-old son, was also shot and transported to a hospital in critical condition.

Amid an “ongoing feud between the homeowner and his neighbors,” police reported that about five people approached the house, rushed the homeowner, and pinned him against a car, assaulting him. In response, the homeowner, acting in self-defense, drew a pistol and shot Richardson and his son. The remaining assailants fled the scene.

The homeowner cooperated fully with the police, handing over his firearm and providing a statement to investigators. Based on witness accounts and the evidence collected, no charges were filed against the homeowner. However, the investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the district attorney’s office for final disposition.

Anthony Hall expressed his sorrow for the deceased’s family but reiterated his warnings about antagonizing his brother. “I feel sorry for that family and whatever is going on with them, but I told them not to mess with him. They kept doing it, so it just escalated from there.”

Police have not released the homeowner’s name, as he was not arrested. Hall learned about the incident through a phone call, sharing that “It was some guys that kept coming around him, and when he [got] off work they’d be messing with him and stuff like that. Evidently that’s what had happened; they did it again, and I told them, ‘Y’all don’t mess with my brother.'”

Police Capt. Richard Meulenberg commented on the situation, noting that the homeowner acted under “overwhelming odds against him.”

Richardson was shot in the chest and died shortly after being taken to the hospital.

Hall emphasized the importance of respecting others’ personal space. “I’m not for bad things to happen like that, [but] a person [has] to respect someone in their own dwelling, you know what I mean? You have to respect a person; you can’t just run over them.”

Capt. Meulenberg advised the public to “really understand the law. If you can avoid confrontation with people, that’s always best. So unless your absolutely last resort is to defend yourself, try to find other avenues, and try to call us.”

The investigation continues, and the community awaits the district attorney’s final decision.

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