On Sunday, November 10, 2019, 27-year-old Deshawn Wooden and 24-year-old Gabrielle Hawthorn were found dead in Clinton, Oklahoma, victims of gun violence. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the Clinton Police Department with assistance from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Deshawn was a Clinton resident and a 2011 graduate of Clinton High School. He was a father; funeral services for him were held Monday, November 18, 2019, at Bethany Baptist Church, followed by burial in Clinton Cemetery. Initial news reports said the investigation was in its early stages and investigators were seeking leads from the public.

No arrests or suspects have been reported in connection with these deaths. If anyone has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.