Robert Joseph Oliver, 33, was killed in a shooting in Lawton, Oklahoma, on October 2, 2021. Known as Cloud 9, The Artist, he was born July 7, 1988, in Altus and had lived in Lawton since 1992. A Lawton High School graduate, he competed in basketball, football, wrestling and track and qualified for the Junior Olympics as a senior. He later tried boxing and attended firefighter school and began performing as Cloud 9 in 2005.

Remembered as a loving son, father and brother who would help anyone in need, Oliver is survived by his children, parents and siblings. His family’s obituary says they will never stop looking for his murderer. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced in connection with his death.

Did anyone in the Lawton area know Robert’s music, his athletic career, or have information that could help bring justice?