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Teen facing multiple charges in Oklahoma City shooting death
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A 19-year-old man is facing charges related to the murder of a man in November.
Around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2025, Oklahoma City police were called to a possible robbery and shooting near S.E. 57th and Bodine.
When they arrived, they found 21-year-old Ralend Rex-Dean suffering from gunshot wounds.
Rex-Dean was rushed to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.
Investigators believe Rex-Dean was shot by 19-year-old Christopher Upchurch during an attempted robbery.
Upchurch was later arrested for the crime.
He is now facing charges of first-degree murder, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm after juvenile adjudication, and penalty enhancement for weapon possession.
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Upchurch’s arraignment is set for July 8.
By: Braylea Lawson – Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter Reporter
Special to Guthrie News Page
The Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter was represented at the 54th Annual Oklahoma FFA Alumni Leadership Camp, held at Camp Tulakogee in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
More than 1,300 FFA members from over 300 Oklahoma FFA chapters have registered to participate in one of four 3½-day sessions scheduled from June 28 through July 11, 2026. Attendees from this chapter include: Lane Brown, Garrett Schoonover, Fletcher Inman, Braylea Lawson, Brylie Cook, and Kilee Blehm
This year’s camp, themed “Uncharted: Go Beyond Your Limits,” is designed to engage FFA members in fun, action-packed activities focused on personal, team, and service leadership. Special presenters include kickoff speaker Bill Cordes of Kansas, hypnotist Dr. Al Snyder of Wyoming, and nationally recognized clean comedian and youth speaker Mike Paramore, who will serve as the camp’s keynote speaker.
DAVIS, Okla. (KXII) – Law enforcement is searching for a 15-year-old boy from Davis who has been reported as an endangered missing person.
According to an OHP post on X, James Pletcher of Davis was last seen after 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4th. He was wearing a black shirt, black shorts and black shoes.
Anyone who sees Pletcher or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency for Cleveland and Washington Counties, following powerful severe weather that moved across the state on July 4.
The declaration will ensure recovery resources can be deployed to those impacted areas quickly.
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The Governor’s office is asking anyone with damage to their home or business to report it at Damage.ok.gov.
In a news release, the Governor’s office said the state is also coordinating with Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief to assist residents affected by the storms.
People needing assistance from Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief can call (844) 690-9198 or fill out a request form online at www.okdisasterhelp.org.
“State and local crews are out across Cleveland and Washington counties this morning checking on families, clearing debris, and helping our communities get back on their feet after these severe storms,” said Governor Stitt in the news release. “As crews work to get power restored to those impacted, please help by reporting damage and checking on your neighbors.”
The full text of the executive order can be read here.
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