A 13-year-old boy is dead after a late-night shooting in north Tulsa that left a stolen vehicle riddled with gunfire.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, officers responded to a shooting just after midnight on Wednesday, July 29, near 51st Place North and North Frankfort Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found a group of juveniles inside a stolen Hyundai Sonata that had been struck multiple times by gunfire. A 13-year-old passenger had suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The other juveniles inside the vehicle were not injured.
Homicide detectives are working to determine exactly where the shooting occurred and who was responsible. Investigators are canvassing the area for evidence and speaking with potential witnesses. Police say the investigation remains active, and additional details may be released as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Tulsa Crime Stoppers at 918-596-COPS. Callers can remain anonymous. Please reference case number 2026-035049.
This marks Tulsa’s 32nd homicide of 2026.
