Man in custody accused of shooting, killing 34-year-old during dispute in Tulsa County

Deputies identified the suspect in custody, who is accused of murder, after a fight between acquaintances ended in a deadly shooting. They said 34-year-old Stephen George Cox was the victim who died.

Friday, August 15th 2025, 1:01 pm

By: Drake Johnson

TULSA, Okla. -

Tulsa County deputies say a man who was shot in the chest during a fight over stolen property has died, and the suspect is now facing multiple felony charges, including murder.

Deputies say the shooting happened after two victims confronted 24-year-old Jovohn Kadavion Blanke about potentially stolen property. Investigators said a fight broke out, and Blanke allegedly fired a shotgun, hitting one victim in the chest.

Police identified the deceased victim as 34-year-old Stephen George Cox.

The second victim was inside a vehicle that was struck by gunfire, and was injured by glass when the bullet shattered a window, according to the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office. That victim was taken to be interviewed by detectives.

Authorities said all of the individuals involved knew each other before the incident.

Blanke was arrested and booked into the Tulsa County Jail on complaints of first-degree murder, shooting with intent to kill after former conviction of a felony (AFCF), and possession of a firearm AFCF.

The investigation is ongoing, and deputies said more updates will be released as they become available.

Video from the scene below:

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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.