Sapulpa motel shooting leaves 1 dead with a suspect in custody

Police say three people were in the motel room when shots were fired.

Friday, July 25th 2025, 3:19 pm

By: Drake Johnson


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Sapulpa police say Kamyra Shavon Smallwood, 24, was arrested after a young male was found shot to death inside a room at the Regency Inn near I-44 and 49th West Avenue.

Officers responded around 9:30 p.m. Thursday after a 911 caller reported someone waving them down and saying a person had a gun. Police say they detained Smallwood near the scene and were then told someone had been shot in one of the rooms.

What is Kamyra Shavon Smallwood (pictured below) charged with?

  1. Felony possession of a firearm (first offense)
  2. First-degree murder
  3. Contribute to the delinquency of a minor
  4. Possessing a firearm AFCF
  5. TOTAL BOND: $50,500

Kamyra Smallwood Image Provided By: Tulsa Police / TCSO

Inside the motel, police found a young male victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released, but officers say those involved appear to be young adults or teenagers.

Investigators say a semi-automatic handgun was used in the shooting and has been recovered. Detectives believe the three people inside the room knew each other and that the shooting followed some kind of disturbance. Officers say this appears to be an isolated incident.

The Sapulpa Police Department says the scene is now clear and the investigation remains ongoing. Additional witness statements are being collected.

This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.

Sapulpa shooting - July 25, 2025Image Provided By: Griffin Media

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism.

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