Oklahoma
Riverhead man dies after axe assault in Oklahoma
A Riverhead man dwelling in Oklahoma died yesterday after being attacked by a person with an axe Monday.
Tulsa Police stated James “Jimi” Patterson, 22, was struck within the head with an axe Monday night time in an condo in Tulsa.
Police stated Israel (AKA Isreal) Trejo, who was within the condo to purchase the axe from one other individual, swung the axe at Patterson, who was sitting on a sofa within the condo.
Patterson and Trejo by no means spoke to 1 one other, based on police. After a couple of minutes of holding the axe, Trejo swung the axe and struck Patterson. Trejo then fled the scene however was captured by police shortly afterward.
Patterson was taken to the hospital with the axe nonetheless in his head, based on a police press launch. He underwent surgical procedure however succumbed to his accidents Thursday.
Trejo, who police stated has a previous felony conviction, was initially charged with for Assault with a Lethal Weapon. The cost was upgraded to First Diploma Homicide after Patterson died.
Trejo is in custody within the Tulsa County Jail, police stated.
A classmate of Patterson’s at Riverhead Excessive College began a GoFundMe web page to boost cash assist pay funeral bills.
“Jimi was such an ideal child. Jimi had an ideal coronary heart; he was very clever and was all the time the category clown holding a smile on everybody’s face. He was very gifted when it got here to creating music which he liked to do,” wrote fundraising organizer Lexus Gilliam.
“Throughout this tragic time for the Paterson household, we wish to attain out to our group and Jimi’s family and friends to assist convey him dwelling for the final time. It could imply a lot for all who love him to put him to relaxation peacefully in the neighborhood he liked,” Gilliam wrote.
With a aim of $25,000, the web page has raised $2,165 as of this posting on Friday night.
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