Richard Anderson, a 49-year-old Black / African American man, was fatally shot in Lawton, Oklahoma on the evening of April 18, 2021. The Lawton Police Department responded to reports of the shooting and opened an investigation.

In the days after Anderson’s death, authorities announced that arrest warrants were issued for individuals suspected of involvement. Shortly after that announcement, one person was reported taken into custody in connection with the case. The identity of that person and of any other potential suspects has not been widely publicized, and public reports do not describe the circumstances that led to the shooting or a stated motive.

The investigation into Anderson’s death remains ongoing. If anyone has information about what happened on April 18, 2021, or knows anything about the people involved, please come forward to Lawton Police.