A family dispute on a Wednesday evening in April 2019 north of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, ended in two deaths. Around 8:30 p.m. a 23-year-old, Ty Kirchner, shot and killed his 45-year-old father, Travis Kirchner, at their home. Shortly afterward a family member arrived, saw the scene, and shot Ty Kirchner; both men were found dead when deputies reached the residence about 50 miles north of Tulsa.

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office investigated the double shooting. Initial on-scene reports were later corrected by the sheriff, who said Ty shot Travis first. The family member who shot Ty was not arrested; authorities said that person may have acted in self-defense. The small community was left reeling by the sudden, fatal escalation within one household.

If anyone knew Travis or the family and can share relevant details about the evening or the relationships involved, please come forward.