A domestic disturbance in Lawton, Oklahoma on January 1 ended with a fatal shooting. Levell Newton, 46, was at a residence on SW New York Avenue when 59-year-old Willie Lindley returned upset and accused those present of stealing his wallet and money. Lindley allegedly threatened violence if his property was not returned; a single gunshot was fired during the confrontation. Officers responding about 4:30 p.m. to assist the fire department found Newton with a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene, the first homicide in Lawton for 2024.

Investigators identified Willie Lindley as the primary suspect, obtained a first-degree murder arrest warrant, and located him at another Lawton residence after a Crime Stoppers tip. Lindley surrendered without incident, was interviewed by detectives, and booked into the Lawton City Jail on the murder charge. A memorial service for Newton was held more than a week later at Another Chance Ministries in Lawton.

Does anyone have information about Newton’s last hours at the SW New York Avenue residence or about witnesses who were there that day?