Domestic violence, Oklahoma

Domestic violence review board chairman shares what Oklahoma can do to prevent homicide
Domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma reached a record high in 2023, rising 16% from the previous year, according to an annual report released last week by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
Record number of people died of domestic violence in Oklahoma in 2023, report finds
In 2023, 122 people were killed in domestic violence homicides, the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board found.
Report shows shocking number of domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma
A report released Thursday from the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board shows the state averaged 115 domestic violence homicide victims annually from 2019 to 2023.
Oklahoma sees record domestic violence homicides, YWCA remains optimistic about policy changes
Oklahoma set a record for the number of domestic violence homicides in 2023. A state report shows the most recent count is the highest in 20 years. However, one advocate is optimistic about the future.
Number of Oklahomans killed in domestic violence incidents jumps 16%
Oklahoma averaged 115 domestic violence homicide victims annually between 2019 and 2023, up from an average of 90 between 2014 and 2018.
Domestic violence homicides spike in Oklahoma in 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma saw 122 domestic violence-related homicides last year, resulting in a 16% jump over 2023, according to a state report released on Thursday. It was the highest number since
Domestic violence homicides reach record high in Oklahoma, report finds
Oklahoma recorded more domestic violence homicides in 2023 than in any previous year, according to a report released by the Oklahoma Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board.
Oklahoma reaches record-breaking domestic violence deaths in 2023
Domestic violence-related homicides in Oklahoma hit a record high in 2023 with numbers spiking 16 percent from the previous year.
New legislation to toughen sentences for repeat domestic violence offenders in Oklahoma
A local nonprofit responding after the state reported a record-breaking number of domestic violence homicides in ...
Pennsylvania hostage-taking and shootout highlight a rising violence against U.S. hospital workers
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‘Tragic’: Oklahoma domestic violence deaths on the rise, says AG Drummond’s office
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office examined on the Wednesday the spike in domestic violence homicides in ...
Midwest City man charged with second-degree murder after shooting, killing pregnant girlfriend
A 22-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing his pregnant girlfriend earlier this ...