Johnathon Short was 27 when he was found dead from gunshot wounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Monday, May 24, 2021. Known by the nickname Kupkake, he was born in Dansville, New York, on November 23, 1993, and had moved to Tulsa from Wayland, New York. He was remembered as intelligent, sociable, and curious, with a love of travel and meeting new people.

Tulsa law enforcement opened an investigation into the shooting. No information about suspects or arrests has been publicly released. The killing remains an open and painful loss for family and friends who recall a life cut short while pursuing new experiences.

If anyone knew Johnathon, his movements in Tulsa, or saw anything on or around May 24, 2021, please come forward with information.