On May 24, 2023, 40-year-old April Michelle Dunkle of Oil City, Pennsylvania, was fatally shot during an argument at the home of 61-year-old Mark Redfield at 601 Bissell Avenue. The Venango County coroner ruled Dunkle’s death a homicide from a gunshot wound to the head. Oil City police say the dispute began as a verbal argument between the two people, who had known each other about 14 years, and escalated after Dunkle allegedly taunted Redfield and made phone calls that left him fearing harm from others.

Authorities allege Redfield retrieved a firearm, placed it on the kitchen table, then raised the gun and discharged it after Dunkle challenged him to shoot. Redfield called emergency services and was taken into custody; police found Dunkle deceased at the scene and charged Redfield with homicide. Dunkle is remembered for enjoying scratch-off lottery tickets, slots, bingo, and camping with family and is survived by her mother, children, siblings and other relatives.

Did anyone in Oil City see or hear anything that night that could help clarify what happened?